Progressive Care Unit RN
Tucson, AZ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Days)

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a Level I Trauma Center.
• Work with critically injured patients and specialty services including heart, cancer care, advanced neuroscience, and multi-organ transplant programs.
• Must be ready to start on or very soon after the order start date.
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be less than 7 days and cannot be approved during the first week of assignment or holidays.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 24 months of current Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience.
• Licenses:

  • Active Arizona or Compact RN license required.
  • No license issues on Nursys at time of submission.
• Certifications:

  • American Heart Association ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
  • American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support).
  • Flu vaccination required (declinations accepted with proper forms).
• Other:

  • Must have a valid driver's license (non-Arizona licenses only; candidates with an Arizona driver's license will NOT be considered).
  • Background checks and compliance requirements must be met and attested to.
  • Learning modules must be completed prior to assignment start.
  • Skills checklist specific to PCU discipline required.
  • Resume must include all facilities, facility size, beds, trauma level, and units worked.
• Prior Travel Experience: Preferred but not required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit a fully completed cover page with all requested information including shifts, departments, and locations they are willing to work.
• Assignments may be canceled with 7 days written notice without penalty.
• Non-billable hours adjusted to 16 hours per assignment.
• Payment and technology fees apply (not detailed here).

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly specialized, fast-paced environment caring for critically ill patients in a top-level trauma center.