<p>Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Lead/Charge RN on its Neuro Telemetry unit — a specialty floor anchored by the nationally recognized Carondelet Neurological Institute and a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center. This is a clinical leadership role that blends hands-on bedside care with shift-level operational oversight, making it an ideal next step for an RN ready to grow into formal leadership. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available for eligible candidates.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</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>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Neuro Telemetry unit embedded within the Carondelet Neurological Institute — a dedicated neuroscience service line established within a full-service acute care hospital founded in 1961</li> <li>Hospital holds Comprehensive Stroke Center designation; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) proficiency is a core clinical expectation of this role</li> <li>Level I Trauma Center on campus, supporting high-acuity neurological and multi-system patient volume</li> <li>Charge RN serves as shift-level operational lead: manages staffing mix, patient assignments, throughput, and unit activities in the absence of the nurse manager/director</li> <li>Active clinical role on non-charge shifts — takes direct patient care assignments, serves as preceptor, or fills other unit needs as determined by patient census and acuity</li> <li>Quality improvement and patient safety champion responsibilities: leads service recovery efforts, supports performance improvement initiatives, and participates in staff annual evaluations alongside the nurse manager/director</li> <li>Mentorship and preceptor function: supports professional development of nursing associates through role modeling and coaching</li> <li>Represents the unit or nursing department on hospital committees or task forces as assigned</li> <li>Additional hospital service lines on campus: cardiology, orthopedics, emergency medicine, labor and delivery, and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred</li> <li>Minimum of 1 year of clinical RN experience required</li> <li>Valid, current Arizona Registered Nurse license required</li> <li>Specialty certification through ANCC or an approved credentialing body required within 3 years of hire (e.g., neuroscience or telemetry-relevant certification)</li> <li>Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association</li> <li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — American Heart Association</li> <li>Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) — American Heart Association</li> <li>Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required</li> <li>NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required</li> <li>Additional department-specific certifications may be required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tucson is Arizona's second-largest city, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by five mountain ranges — offering year-round hiking, cycling, and outdoor recreation within minutes of the hospital. The city combines a low cost of living relative to other major Southwest metros with a vibrant arts scene, University of Arizona cultural amenities, and a warm, sunny climate that draws clinicians seeking an active lifestyle. Tucson's diverse neighborhoods, strong public and private school options, and proximity to both Phoenix and the U.S.-Mexico border make it a compelling destination for nurses relocating from any region of the country.</p>