Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Observation

About the Role

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiac Observation Unit (COU). The RN provides care for patients before and after cardiac procedures performed in the Cath Lab, including patient assessment, preparation, recovery, monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and assisting physicians during procedures.

Schedule

• 3 × 12-hour shifts
• Day shift start times vary:
  • 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM
• Call Requirements:
  • Rotating weekend call approximately every 4–6 weeks
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Requirements

• Active Arizona RN license or Compact RN license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Must live 50 miles outside of Tucson, AZ

Qualifications

Candidates with experience in the following areas may be considered:

• PACU
• ICU
• Telemetry
• Cath Lab
• Surgery Center

Responsibilities

• Admit patients
• Complete pre-procedure assessments and documentation
• Start IVs and prepare access sites
• Prepare patients for:
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE)
  • Cardioversions (CV)
• Recover patients after conscious sedation
• Administer moderate sedation (per facility policy)
• Circulate and document bedside procedures (TEE and CV)
• Monitor patients for complications
• Discharge patients with education and documentation

Ideal Candidate

A strong candidate will have:

• Experience caring for high-acuity cardiac patients
• Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills
• Comfort with conscious/moderate sedation recovery
• Strong IV insertion skills
• Experience with telemetry and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced procedural environment

This role is well suited for RNs with backgrounds in Cath Lab, PACU, ICU, or Cardiac Telemetry who enjoy caring for patients throughout the procedural experience, from admission through discharge.