RN COU

This is a full time day shift working in the COU - Cardiac Observation Unit for Pre and Post Cath Lab patients at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ

Some call may be required

Join a group of health care professionals highly dedicated to the positive outcomes of our cardiac patients. Northwest Medical Center provides RNs and clinicians with high acuity cardiac experience or critical care experience wanting to learn and expand skills!

What you'll do :

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.

About our Cath Lab & COU :

The Cardiac Catheterization Department is composed of 3 catheterization labs as well as one hybrid room and Cardiac Observation Unit (COU) 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.

What we offer :

Our nurses enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure / certification renewal reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $20K for student loan payments.

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling.

A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Position Qualifications / Minimum Requirements

Education Required : Associates or Diploma in nursing program

Preferred : Bachelor's degree in nursing

Experience : Clinical experience in area of expertise highly preferred.

Licenses / Certifications : Required :

Current Arizona RN license or compact state license

American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS & ACLS

Northwest Medical Center (NMC) is a 287-bed hospital, seven urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Women's Center, and a large physician group, we offer you a variety of settings in which to work.

Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. NMC provides a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role.

With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, NMC is a great place to work.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer : race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)