Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona — Southern Arizona's longest continually operating hospital, founded in 1880 — is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse (Tier I) for its Acute Rehabilitation unit. St. Mary's is a recognized regional destination for advanced cardiac, vascular, stroke, and surgical care, offering RNs a clinically rich environment with strong interdisciplinary support and a clear professional development pathway. This is a direct-employment opportunity at one of Tucson's top medical centers, combining meaningful acute rehab nursing with a comprehensive benefits package and a city known for year-round sunshine and outdoor lifestyle.
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 and continuing education opportunities, including requirements supported through the CARE 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
- Acute Rehabilitation unit at a full-service regional medical center with a 140-year history of serving Southern Arizona
- Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute — a destination program for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery — providing a high-acuity referral base for rehab nursing
- Advanced stroke care program on campus, generating a significant stroke rehabilitation patient population
- Additional service lines include emergency care, wound care, and bariatric surgery — broad interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities
- RN serves as primary care coordinator across all disciplines, managing care plans from admission through discharge planning
- Nursing practice framework encompasses systematic assessment (initial, re-assessment, and focused), problem identification, care planning with measurable goals, implementation, and continuous evaluation
- Emphasis on patient and family education and collaborative goal-setting throughout the rehabilitation stay
- Supportive work environment with structured professional growth and work-life balance as organizational priorities
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 ability to obtain Arizona licensure within 30 days
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications preferred
- Continuing education requirements as defined within the facility's CARE program
About the Community
Tucson is a vibrant city of nearly one million residents nestled in the Sonoran Desert, offering more than 350 days of sunshine annually, a low cost of living relative to other major Arizona metros, and immediate access to world-class outdoor recreation including Saguaro National Park, Mount Lemmon, and the Santa Catalina Mountains. The city is home to the University of Arizona, a thriving arts and culinary scene, and diverse neighborhoods ranging from historic barrios to modern suburban communities — making it an appealing destination for clinicians at any career stage. Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport is approximately 90 minutes north, providing convenient regional connectivity.