<p>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.</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>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Career development support and continuing education opportunities, including requirements tied to the CARE professional advancement program</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>Recovery (PACU) nursing role within a Level I Trauma Center hospital — post-surgical acuity spans trauma, neurological, orthopedic, cardiac, stroke, and obstetric cases</li> <li>Home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center, generating consistent, specialized post-anesthesia volume</li> <li>Comprehensive Stroke Center designation reflects investment in advanced neurovascular care and supporting nursing infrastructure</li> <li>Labor and delivery units described as spacious and comfortable; Recovery RNs may interface with obstetric post-anesthesia patients</li> <li>Service lines include cardiology, orthopedics, stroke, emergency medicine, and neurological surgery — broad case mix for professional development</li> <li>Primary coordinator role: Recovery RN serves as the central point of communication across all disciplines from admission through discharge planning</li> <li>Care documentation and care plan management are core functions; continuity of care from PACU through transition or discharge is an explicit expectation</li> <li>Hospital established 1961 — a long-standing regional institution with deep community roots in Tucson</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 of hire</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 per Attachment A</li> <li>Continuing education participation as defined within the CARE professional advancement program</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>