Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Intensive Care Unit. Established in 1961, St. Joseph's is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the Carondelet Neurological Institute — making this ICU a high-acuity environment where critical care nurses manage complex neurological, cardiovascular, trauma, and surgical patients. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 and a full benefits package underscore the hospital's commitment to retaining skilled ICU clinicians.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 (eligibility-based)
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- CME and career development support through the CARE continuing education program
- Employee Assistance Program 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
- ICU position within a Level I Trauma Center — one of the highest-acuity designations in the region
- Comprehensive Stroke Center designation, with direct neurological ICU case exposure supported by the Carondelet Neurological Institute
- Carondelet Joint Replacement Center on campus, contributing orthopedic post-surgical ICU volume
- Full-service acute care hospital with cardiology, orthopedics, stroke, emergency medicine, and labor and delivery service lines
- Spacious labor and delivery units on campus, broadening interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities
- RN serves as primary care coordinator across all disciplines — implementing and monitoring care plans, executing physician and nursing orders, and leading discharge planning
- Holistic nursing model: physiological, psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle assessment integrated into daily practice
- Hospital in operation since 1961 — established culture, experienced support staff, and institutional depth
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 — American Heart Association required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred; additional department-specific certifications may apply
- Ongoing continuing education participation as defined within the CARE program
About the Community
Tucson is a vibrant desert city of nearly one million residents, offering year-round sunshine, a low cost of living relative to other major Arizona metros, and an outdoor lifestyle anchored by Saguaro National Park, Mount Lemmon, and the Santa Catalina Mountains. The University of Arizona anchors a strong cultural and academic scene, with diverse dining, arts, and a welcoming community that draws clinicians seeking both professional depth and quality of life. Phoenix is approximately 90 minutes north, providing easy access to a major metropolitan hub while Tucson itself retains a distinct, unhurried character.