<p>Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital — Southern Arizona's longest continually operating hospital, founded in 1880 — is recruiting a Registered Nurse (Tier I, Night Shift) to join its clinical team in Tucson, AZ. St. Mary's is a recognized destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care, and bariatric surgery, anchored by the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute. This is a direct-care bedside RN role on nights, embedded in a mission-driven acute care environment with a strong track record of professional development and career advancement.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</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 supported through the CARE program</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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>Night-shift RN position (Tier I) at a full-service acute care hospital in Tucson, AZ</li> <li>St. Mary's is the region's premier destination for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery through the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute</li> <li>Advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care, and bariatric surgery service lines on campus</li> <li>Role serves as primary care coordinator across all disciplines, managing care plans from admission through discharge</li> <li>Responsibilities span comprehensive nursing assessment (initial, re-assessment, and focused), problem identification, care planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation</li> <li>Active involvement in patient and family education, discharge planning, medication administration, and ordered treatment delivery</li> <li>Care coordination duties include delegation, supervision, and prioritization within the interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Documentation maintained in the patient healthcare record in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures, and protocols</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 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 CARE program</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson is a vibrant, sun-drenched city of nearly one million residents in the Sonoran Desert, offering an exceptional quality of life at a cost of living well below most major metros. Surrounded by five mountain ranges, Tucson draws outdoor enthusiasts with world-class hiking, cycling, and birding in Saguaro National Park and the Santa Catalina Mountains, while the University of Arizona anchors a lively arts, dining, and cultural scene. The city enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine annually and sits roughly 60 miles north of the Mexican border, giving it a distinctive bicultural character and a warm, welcoming community feel.</p>