RN Cath Lab Seasonal

Seasonal temporary position, working Day shift 3 days weekly in the Cath Lab at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ 13 and 26 week contracts are available offered with a competitive hourly rate.

As a seasonal employee you can enjoy the benefits of travel in a town with a unique blend of Southwestern culture, over 300 days of sunshine, and a booming culinary and tech scene, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Sonoran Desert.

The Cardiac Catheterization Department is composed of three 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 Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) and Cardioversions (CV) are performed in COU.

• Cardiac catheterizations and PCI procedures, high risk procedures.
• Impella or IABP protected "Left Main" PCI, CTO, lithotripsy therapy, rotational atherectomy, and laser technology are utilized in our labs.
• As a STEMI Receiving Center and a Chest Pain Accredited Program, you will have the opportunity to care for the emergent STEMI patients.
• Additionally, we do PFO closures, as well as thrombectomies.
• The ability of extracting a pulmonary embolism is new technology that has proven extremely successful for our patients.
• Interventional Radiology is an exciting addition to the services we can provide our community.

• Opportunity to provide patient care alongside a respectable, attentive team in a skillful and educated atmosphere, with leadership who are hands on and supportive.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
• Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
• Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
• Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety.
• Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
• Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the…