Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting a Student Nurse Extern I for its Neuro Telemetry unit — a structured clinical development role designed specifically for senior RN students seeking expanded, hands-on patient care experience. The unit operates within a nationally recognized neurological care environment that includes a Comprehensive Stroke Center and a long-term acute care unit, giving externs direct exposure to high-acuity neuro and med-surg patients from day one. This is an exceptional bridge position for nursing students who want to build real clinical competency before graduation.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Neuro Telemetry unit embedded within the Carondelet Neurological Institute — a dedicated center of excellence for neurological care
- Advanced med-surg environment with direct exposure to stroke, neurological, and complex acute care patient populations
- Facility designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, providing externs with high-acuity neuro case exposure
- Long-term acute care unit on campus broadens the scope of patient care experience available to externs
- Level I Trauma Center on site, supporting a full-spectrum acute care environment
- Additional service lines include cardiology, orthopedics, and emergency medicine — offering broad interdisciplinary exposure
- Labor and delivery units on campus; hospital established in 1961 with deep community roots in Tucson
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team model — externs work directly alongside RN staff in care planning, implementation, observation, evaluation, and reporting
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an accredited RN (registered nursing) program
- Completion of at least one clinical rotation required at time of hire
- Active CPR certification required
About the Community
Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, situated in the Sonoran Desert at roughly 2,400 feet elevation and surrounded by five mountain ranges — offering year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and climbing within minutes of the hospital. The city is home to the University of Arizona, a vibrant arts and food scene, and a cost of living well below most major Sun Belt metros. With over 300 days of sunshine annually and easy access to both Phoenix and the Mexican border region, Tucson draws clinicians who want an intellectually rich, culturally diverse community without the pace or expense of a large urban center.