<p>Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse (Tier I) for its Emergency Department. Established in 1961, St. Joseph's is a full-service acute care hospital anchored by a Level I Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center — making this ER a high-acuity, high-volume environment where clinical skills are tested and developed daily. This is a direct patient-care role on a multidisciplinary team that manages the full spectrum of emergency presentations across adult and pediatric populations.</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>Career development support and continuing education opportunities, including requirements tied to the CARE program</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</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>Emergency Department embedded within a Level I Trauma Center — one of the highest acuity designations available in Arizona</li> <li>Comprehensive Stroke Center on campus, supporting complex neurological emergencies and rapid intervention protocols</li> <li>Home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center, providing subspecialty depth and interdisciplinary collaboration</li> <li>Additional service lines include cardiology, orthopedics, and labor and delivery — with spacious, dedicated L&D units on campus</li> <li>RN serves as primary care coordinator across all disciplines, managing patient care plans from initial assessment through discharge planning</li> <li>Full nursing process expected: systematic assessment (initial, re-assessment, focused), problem identification, care planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation</li> <li>Responsibilities include medication administration, ordered treatment delivery, patient and family education, and thorough documentation in the healthcare record</li> <li>Care coordination duties include delegation, supervision, and prioritization within the ER team</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 CARE program must be maintained</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sonoran Desert and ringed by five mountain ranges — offering year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and climbing within minutes of the hospital. The city combines a low cost of living relative to other major Southwest metros with a vibrant arts scene, a major research university, and a diverse, welcoming community. Tucson's 300-plus days of sunshine, proximity to Mexico, and access to both Phoenix and international travel via Tucson International Airport make it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking lifestyle alongside career.</p>