<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 (eligibility-based)</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities, including requirements defined within the CARE program</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Recovery (PACU) nursing role at a full-service acute care hospital established in 1961</li> <li>Level I Trauma Center — highest-acuity surgical and trauma recovery caseload</li> <li>Comprehensive Stroke Center with dedicated neurological recovery needs supported by the Carondelet Neurological Institute</li> <li>Carondelet Joint Replacement Center driving consistent orthopedic surgical volume through the PACU</li> <li>Active cardiology, orthopedics, stroke, and emergency medicine service lines contributing to diverse post-anesthesia patient mix</li> <li>Spacious labor and delivery units on campus — potential cross-exposure to obstetric recovery patients</li> <li>RN serves as primary care coordinator across all disciplines from admission through discharge planning</li> <li>Nursing practice framework follows a structured assessment-to-evaluation model: initial and focused assessment, problem identification, care planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred</li> <li>Minimum one (1) year of RN experience required</li> <li>Active Arizona RN license required, or compact state license with the ability to obtain Arizona licensure within 30 days</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association preferred</li> <li>Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred</li> <li>Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred; additional department-specific certifications may apply</li> <li>Continuing education requirements as defined within the facility's CARE program</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>