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Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
Tucson, Arizona
Northwest Medical Center

$1,284-1,840/week

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Certification details

RN-AZ or compact state license
ACLS
BLS

Job details

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 Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) and Cardioversions (CV) are performed in COU.

Job requirements

MUST HAVE: RN-AZ or compact state license
ACLS
BLS
Will consider experience in the following areas on a case-by-case basis: PACU, ICU, TELEMETRY, CATH LAB, SURGERY CENTER

Schedule information

Varies: 3 x 12s: Days (0600-1800, 0700-1900, 0800-2000)
Potential for call on Saturdays from 0700-1500 (this is a new process we are working on)

Unit specific information

COU - CARDIAC OBSERVATION UNIT
Admit patients
Prep 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 sedation
Sedate, Circulate, and document bedside procedures; CV & TEE
Discharge patients (teaching, documentation, and physical discharge)

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ADDRESS6200 N La Cholla BlvdTucson, AZ 85741

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About Tucson, AZ

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Cost of Living

Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.

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A car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.

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