
*CHS Travel: Registered Nurse (RN) / Cardiac Observation in Tucson, AZ
Job Description
Source=HealthTrust;SourceID=980624;Status=Open;Association=Community Health Systems;Client=Northwest Medical Center;City=Tucson;State=AZ;Zip=85741;Start=2/9/2026;End=5/11/2026;Duration=91;Cert=RN;Specialty=Cardiac Cath Lab;Unit=EXT-Other (911);Shift=06:00-18:30;# of Postions=1;Type=Travel;BillRate=75.00;minBillRate=75.00;OTRate=83;CallbackRate=83;HolidayRate=83;Description=Description:The registered nurse in the Cardiac Observation Unit provides a high level of care for the Cath Lab patients pre and post procedures.
Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Our Cardiac Observation Unit (COU) is where our patients are prepped for procedures and recovered post procedure.
Our team works with high risk, high acuity patients and pride ourselves in superb outcomes. Bedside procedures such as Trans esophageal Echocardiography (TEE) and Cardioversions (CV) are performed in COU.
Northwest Medical Center
Bill Rate: $75
COU - CARDIAC OBSERVATION UNIT
SHIFT INFO:
Varies: 3 x 12s: Days (0600-1830, 0700-1930, 0800-2030)
Call requirements have begun and now include Saturday and Sunday.
Call is on a rotational basis, approximately once every six weeks. But may be a frequent as once every 4 weeks.Call includes Saturday from 0700-1700 and Sunday from 0700-1400MUST HAVE:RN-AZ or compact state licenseACLSBLS
Will consider experience in the following areas on a case-by-case basisPACU - ICU - TELEMETRY - CATH LAB - SURGERY CENTER
Description:Admit patientsPrep patients for Cath procedures (charting pre procedure
checklist, IV start, access preparation)Prep patients for Cardioversions (CV),and Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE)Recover patients
following Cath who had conscious sedationSedate, Circulate, and document
bedside procedures; CV & TEEDischarge patients (teaching, documentation, and physical discharge)
General Comments
No. of Positions: 1/1.
Position creation reason:Replacement of Perm Staff;url=https://vendor.healthtrustws.com/positions/980624;InterviewRequired=False;WinterPlanNeed=No;
Job Details
Medical Speciality
CardiologyCath lab
Employment Type
Travel nursing
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
Hospital
About Geaux Care Staffing
Geaux Care Staffing is a travel nurse agency that partners with nurses to find their ideal career opportunities. They offer personalized placements, dedicated support, and streamlined onboarding processes to ensure a seamless experience. With a focus on nurse satisfaction and success, Geaux Care Staffing connects healthcare professionals with top facilities and assignments, providing competitive pay and enhancing their careers.