Registered Nurse - Cardiac Observation Unit

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shifts may vary with options for 3 x 12s: Days from 06:00 to 18:30, 07:00 to 19:30, or 08:00 to 20:30. Call requirements include Saturday and Sunday on a rotational basis. Call is approximately once every six weeks, but may occur as frequently as once every four weeks.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Observation Unit provides a high level of care for patients undergoing catheterization procedures. The nurse evaluates assigned patients, plans, implements, and documents nursing care while assisting physicians during examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Admit patients and perform pre-procedural assessments.
• Prepare patients for catheterization procedures, including charting pre-procedure checklists, starting IVs, and accessing preparation.
• Prep patients for Cardioversions (CV) and Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE).
• Monitor and recover patients following sedation during catheterization.
• Conduct bedside procedures including CV & TEE, ensuring proper documentation.
• Provide patient discharge instructions and ensure all documentation is complete.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Arizona or a compact state.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Experience in PACU, ICU, Telemetry, Cath Lab, or Surgery Center is preferred and will be evaluated case by case.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!