| Location | Tucson, AZ |
| Salary | $1,800–$1,900 |
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Observation
Talented Medical Solutions
Full-time, Contract, Must live 50 miles outside of Tucson, AZ
In-Office | Tucson, AZ, United States
The Opportunity
This job posting 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. Responsibilities include patient assessment, preparation, recovery, monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and assisting physicians during procedures.
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
Rotating weekend call
Approximately every 4–6 weeks
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Active Arizona RN license or Compact RN license
BLS certification
ACLS certification
Candidates with experience in the following areas may be considered:
PACU
ICU
Telemetry
Cath Lab
Surgery Center
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
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.