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.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 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
- Hospital holds Comprehensive Stroke Center designation; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) proficiency is a core clinical expectation of this role
- Level I Trauma Center on campus, supporting high-acuity neurological and multi-system patient volume
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Mentorship and preceptor function: supports professional development of nursing associates through role modeling and coaching
- Represents the unit or nursing department on hospital committees or task forces as assigned
- Additional hospital service lines on campus: cardiology, orthopedics, emergency medicine, labor and delivery, and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical RN experience required
- Valid, current Arizona Registered Nurse license required
- Specialty certification through ANCC or an approved credentialing body required within 3 years of hire (e.g., neuroscience or telemetry-relevant certification)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) — American Heart Association
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Additional department-specific certifications may be required
About the Community
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.