Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse (Tier I) for its Post-Anesthesia Care / Recovery unit. Established in 1961, St. Joseph's is a full-service acute care hospital anchored by a Level I Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the Carondelet Neurological Institute, and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center — a clinical breadth that gives Recovery RNs exposure to a high-acuity, diverse post-surgical population. This is a direct-care bedside role within a department-level team that values coordinated, patient-centered nursing practice.
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); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development support and continuing education opportunities, including requirements tied to the CARE professional advancement program
- 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
- Recovery (PACU) nursing role within a Level I Trauma Center hospital — post-surgical acuity spans trauma, neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, stroke, and obstetric cases
- Home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center, generating consistent, specialized post-anesthesia volume
- Comprehensive Stroke Center designation reflects investment in advanced neurovascular care and supporting nursing infrastructure
- Labor and delivery units described as spacious and comfortable; Recovery RNs may interface with obstetric post-anesthesia patients
- Service lines include cardiology, orthopedics, stroke, emergency medicine, and neurological surgery — broad case mix for professional development
- Primary coordinator role: Recovery RN serves as the central point of communication across all disciplines from admission through discharge planning
- Care documentation and care plan management are core functions; continuity of care from PACU through transition or discharge is an explicit expectation
- Hospital established 1961 — a long-standing regional institution with deep community roots in Tucson
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 of hire
- 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 per Attachment A
- Continuing education participation as defined within the CARE professional advancement program
About the Community
Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, situated in the Sonoran Desert at roughly 2,400 feet elevation — a setting that delivers more than 300 days of sunshine annually, dramatic mountain scenery, and year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and climbing in Saguaro National Park and the Santa Catalina Mountains. The city offers a low cost of living relative to Phoenix and most coastal metros, a vibrant arts and food scene shaped by its proximity to the Mexican border, and the University of Arizona's cultural and academic presence. Tucson is a strong fit for clinicians who want urban amenities, a genuine sense of place, and easy access to both desert wilderness and the broader Southwest.