Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (Recovery). This 1961-founded acute care facility is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the Carondelet Neurological Institute, and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center — giving Recovery RNs exposure to a high-acuity, subspecialty-rich patient population across surgical, neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, and obstetric service lines. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and a comprehensive benefits package underscore the hospital's commitment to retaining skilled nursing professionals.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 (eligibility-based)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities, including requirements defined within the CARE program
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Recovery (PACU) nursing role at a full-service acute care hospital established in 1961
- Level I Trauma Center — highest-acuity surgical and trauma recovery caseload
- Comprehensive Stroke Center with dedicated neurological recovery needs supported by the Carondelet Neurological Institute
- Carondelet Joint Replacement Center driving consistent orthopedic surgical volume through the PACU
- Active cardiology, orthopedics, stroke, and emergency medicine service lines contributing to diverse post-anesthesia patient mix
- Spacious labor and delivery units on campus — potential cross-exposure to obstetric recovery patients
- RN serves as primary care coordinator across all disciplines from admission through discharge planning
- Nursing practice framework follows a structured assessment-to-evaluation model: initial and focused assessment, problem identification, care planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Minimum one (1) year of RN experience required
- Active Arizona RN license required, or compact state license with the ability to obtain Arizona licensure within 30 days
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred; additional department-specific certifications may apply
- Continuing education requirements as defined within the facility's CARE program
About the Community
Tucson sits in the Sonoran Desert at roughly 2,400 feet elevation, offering more than 350 days of sunshine annually, a low cost of living relative to other major Arizona metros, and immediate access to Saguaro National Park, Mount Lemmon, and world-class hiking and cycling. The University of Arizona anchors a vibrant arts, dining, and cultural scene, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is approximately 90 minutes north — making Tucson an appealing base for clinicians who want an active outdoor lifestyle without sacrificing urban amenities.