A 13-week ICU RN contract — available as a Travel or Local engagement — is open at two established acute care facilities in Tucson, Arizona: Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital and Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital. This is a direct W-2 position within a large health system's in-house contingent workforce pool, offering contract security and preferred booking that independent agency placements cannot match. Day and night shifts are available with a 36-hour weekly commitment and an ASAP start date.
Perks and Benefits
- Local Contract pay rate: $66.30/hour
- Travel Contract pay rate: approximately $2,500/week (all-inclusive)
- Weekly pay cycle
- W-2 employment status — direct with the health system, not through a third-party agency
- Guaranteed hours for Travel Contract assignments
- Preferred booking agreement for Local Contract assignments, providing scheduling priority and contract continuity
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Referral bonus available to active pool employees
Practice Highlights
- ICU specialty assignment across two Tucson campuses: Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital and Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
- 13-week contract duration with an ASAP start date
- 36 hours per week; both day and night shifts available
- Direct clinical patient care role within a high-acuity intensive care unit setting
- Part of a large, established health system operating 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers nationally, providing institutional resources and support infrastructure
- In-house contingent pool model means direct communication with facility leadership — no intermediary staffing vendor
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (RN)
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience, with at least 1 year of current ICU RN experience required
- Active RN licensure valid in Arizona, or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
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 hiking, cycling, and outdoor recreation within minutes of the hospital campuses. The city combines a vibrant arts and food scene, the University of Arizona's cultural and academic presence, and a cost of living meaningfully lower than Phoenix or the California markets. With over 300 days of sunshine annually and easy access to both Mexico and the greater Southwest, Tucson is a compelling destination for clinicians who want an active lifestyle without sacrificing urban amenities.