Carondelet Marana Hospital — a modern, eight-inpatient-bed micro-hospital positioned near I-10 and Cortaro Farms Road in the northwest Tucson corridor — is recruiting an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse to join its close-knit clinical team. This neighborhood hospital model delivers 24-hour emergency care with dedicated hospitalist and emergency physician coverage, offering ER nurses a high-touch, personalized care environment that stands apart from large urban trauma centers. A sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 (based on eligibility) anchors a competitive total compensation package for the right candidate.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $7,500 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)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities, including requirements supported through the CARE program
- Employee Assistance Program 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
- Eight-inpatient-bed micro-hospital with a 24-hour emergency department — a neighborhood hospital model emphasizing personalized, high-quality care
- Continuous on-site coverage by both hospitalist and emergency physicians, providing strong physician partnership at the bedside
- RN serves as primary care coordinator across all disciplines, managing patient care plans from initial assessment through discharge
- Full nursing process scope: initial and focused assessment, problem identification, care planning, implementation (medication administration, ordered treatments, patient and family education), and ongoing evaluation
- Discharge and transition planning responsibilities integrated into daily workflow
- Care coordination role includes delegation, supervision, and prioritization within the interdisciplinary team
- Smaller-scale facility supports lower nurse-to-patient ratios and a community-oriented patient population drawn from Marana and the surrounding northwest Tucson area
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 the ability to obtain Arizona licensure within 30 days
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred; additional department-specific certifications may apply
- Continuing education requirements as defined within the CARE program
About the Community
Marana is a fast-growing community on the northwest edge of Tucson, offering easy freeway access, a lower cost of living than many comparable Sun Belt metros, and the full recreational draw of southern Arizona — including Saguaro National Park, the Santa Catalina Mountains, and year-round outdoor activity. Tucson itself is a culturally rich university city with a diverse food scene, strong public and private school options, and a major international airport, making it an attractive base for clinicians who want desert lifestyle without sacrificing urban amenities.