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ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, PCU/Tele (Night Shift) in Tucson, Arizona.
Location
Tucson, AZ
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
This position requires working 3 twelve-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a commitment of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
Job Description
The Registered Nurse will evaluate assigned patients and plan, implement, and document nursing care in a progressive care unit (PCU). Responsibilities include assisting physicians during examinations and procedures, performing patient tests, and administering medications within the registered nurse's scope of practice. The RN will promote patient independence by establishing care goals and educating patients and their families about conditions, medications, and self-care skills. This unit is a step down from ICU, and the nurse must handle cardiac drips and be familiar with procedures such as TAVRs and Watchman mitral clips. Experience in Cerner EMR is required, and the ability to float between departments and facilities is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient health statuses and develop nursing care plans.
- Assist physicians with procedures and examinations.
- Administer medications and perform various patient tests.
- Establish patient care goals and promote self-care practices.
- Document all nursing care and patient interactions accurately.
- Handle cardiac drips and complex patient needs in a step-down unit.
- Float between designated facilities as required.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a PCU or similar setting.
- Experience with cardiac drips and familiarity with TAVRs and Watchman mitral clips.
Certifications/Licensure
- Current Arizona RN license.
- BLS and ACLS certifications.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.