Registered Nurse; RN​/Cardiac Observation

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong background in Cardiac Observation, ICU, PACU, Telemetry, Cath Lab, or Surgery Center
? Take your skills to the next level with this exciting 13-week travel assignment at Northwest Medical Center
!

Join a high-acuity Cardiac Observation Unit (COU) where you’ll play a critical role in caring for patients before and after cardiac procedures while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Observation Unit

Location: Arizona

Contract: 13 Weeks

Hours: 36 Hours/Week

Shift: Days

Shift Times: 0600–1830, 0700–1930, or 0800–2030

Start Date:
ASAP / July 13, 2026

Call: Rotational, approximately once every 6 weeks; may be as frequent as once every 4 weeks

Weekend Call: Saturday 0700–1700 and Sunday 0700–1400

The Cardiac Observation Unit (COU) provides specialized care for Cath Lab patients before and after procedures
. This is a fast-paced environment caring for high-risk, high-acuity cardiac patients
.

The team takes pride in delivering exceptional patient care and achieving superb outcomes. Nurses may also assist with bedside procedures including:

• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Cardioversions (CV)
• Admit and assess patients entering the Cardiac Observation Unit.
• Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, including chart review, pre-procedure checklists, IV initiation, and access-site preparation.
• Prepare patients for cardioversions and TEE procedures
  .
• Recover patients following cardiac catheterization procedures involving conscious sedation.
• Assist with bedside procedures by sedating, circulating, and documenting care for CV and TEE procedures.
• Administer medications and perform nursing interventions within RN scope of practice.
• Monitor patients closely and recognize changes in condition promptly.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Complete accurate nursing documentation and ensure safe physical discharge.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary cardiac care team to promote excellent patient outcomes.

• Active Arizona RN license or Compact RN license
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity cardiac environment
• Flexibility to participate in the required rotational call schedule
• Candidates with experience in the following areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis
  :
• PACU
• ICU
• Telemetry
• Cath Lab
• Surgery Center

This is an excellent opportunity for an RN looking to expand their cardiac and procedural experience while working in a specialized observation environment. If you thrive in high-acuity settings, enjoy procedural nursing, and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care,
this COU assignment could be a great fit for you!