Registered Nurse - Cardiac Observation Unit

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

The shift schedule includes various options:

• 3 x 12-hour shifts on Days (0600-1830, 0700-1930, 0800-2030)

Job Description

The registered nurse in the Cardiac Observation Unit provides high-level care for patients pre and post procedures in the Cath Lab. Responsibilities include evaluating assigned patients, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care, and assisting physicians during examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Admit and assess patients prior to procedures.
• Prepare patients for Cath procedures, including charting pre-procedure checklists and IV starts.
• Prepare patients for Cardioversions (CV) and Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE).
• Recover patients following catheterization with conscious sedation.
• Assist in and document bedside procedures including Cardioversions and TEEs.
• Discharge patients with appropriate teaching and documentation.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current RN license (Arizona or compact state).
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Experience in PACU, ICU, telemetry, Cath Lab, or surgery center is preferred and considered on a case-by-case basis.

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!