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.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development support and continuing education opportunities, including requirements tied to the CARE program
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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
- Emergency Department embedded within a Level I Trauma Center — one of the highest acuity designations available in Arizona
- Comprehensive Stroke Center on campus, supporting complex neurological emergencies and rapid intervention protocols
- Home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center, providing subspecialty depth and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Additional service lines include cardiology, orthopedics, and labor and delivery — with spacious, dedicated L&D units on campus
- RN serves as primary care coordinator across all disciplines, managing patient care plans from initial assessment through discharge planning
- Full nursing process expected: systematic assessment (initial, re-assessment, focused), problem identification, care planning, implementation, and continuous evaluation
- Responsibilities include medication administration, ordered treatment delivery, patient and family education, and thorough documentation in the healthcare record
- Care coordination duties include delegation, supervision, and prioritization within the ER team
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 CARE program must be maintained
About the Community
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.