<p>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.</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 and continuing education opportunities, including requirements supported through the CARE 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>Acute Rehabilitation unit at a full-service regional medical center with a 140-year history of serving Southern Arizona</li> <li>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</li> <li>Advanced stroke care program on campus, generating a significant stroke rehabilitation patient population</li> <li>Additional service lines include emergency care, wound care, and bariatric surgery — broad interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities</li> <li>RN serves as primary care coordinator across all disciplines, managing care plans from admission through discharge planning</li> <li>Nursing practice framework encompasses systematic assessment (initial, re-assessment, and focused), problem identification, care planning with measurable goals, implementation, and continuous evaluation</li> <li>Emphasis on patient and family education and collaborative goal-setting throughout the rehabilitation stay</li> <li>Supportive work environment with structured professional growth and work-life balance as organizational priorities</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 ability to obtain Arizona licensure within 30 days</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications preferred</li> <li>Continuing education requirements as defined within the facility's CARE program</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>