Registered Nurse - Cardiac 500 Job at Tucson Medical Center (Tucson)

Registered Nurse - Cardiac 500

Tucson Medical Center

Location:
United States , Tucson

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Registered Nurse for Cardiac 500, a 31 bed unit with 23 private and 4 semi private rooms catering to cardiac medical and surgical patients. It is a team oriented unit, involves multi-disciplinary approach in taking care of patients with a fast turnover and focuses on patient experience. The surgical population varies from post open heart procedures, day 1-2 out of ICU, VATS, thoracotomies and decortications, pericardectomy, pericardial windows, thymectomy. The cardiac medical patients are STEMI/NSTEMI with or without interventions, post coronary angiographies/angioplasties, device placements like ICD, pacemakers, Watchmans, mitral clips and also patients that needs medication/treatment for AFIB, CHF, arrhythmias, cardiac infections.

Job Responsibility:

Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists
Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans
Maintains patient documentation
Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports
Makes complete rounds of all units, and notes patients' condition
Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events
Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team
Implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family
Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues
Provides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques
May manage IV lines
May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging
Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards
Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel
Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values
Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards

Requirements:

Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program
One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques
Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner
Skill in reading 12-lead EKG
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions
Ability to speak and communicate effectively
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Nice to have:

Two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures
Advanced life support certification (ACLS and PALS)
EP certification from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners for Special Competency in Cardiac Electrophysiology for the Associated Professional or equivalent certification
Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 6 months of hire
Crisis Prevention Instruction (CPI)

What we offer:

$15,000 Sign-on bonus offered with 2 years of experience
Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive Team
Competitive Pay
Career Growth Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Health and Wellness Coaching
Extensive Onsite Gym for $12.00 a Month
Medical, dental, vision
401K with match

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 06, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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