Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Tucson, AZ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$1,890/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,890/week

Description

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract | Tucson, AZ (Float Pool)

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Tucson, AZ — 13-week float pool assignment; active Arizona RN and 2+ years Med/Surg Telemetry experience required. Join our travel nursing team serving Northwest Medical Center, Oro Valley Hospital, Northwest Houghton, and Northwest Sahuarita in Southern Arizona (85741).

Quick Job Summary

  • Role: Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse / Med-Surg Tele RN / Tele RN (Registered Nurse)
  • Location: Tucson, Arizona (Tucson, AZ 85741) — travel nursing assignment in Southern Arizona
  • Type: Travel Contract (Float Pool)
  • Duration: 13 weeks — ASAP start, preferred 04/13/2026

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay (Travel Nurse): $1,680 – $1,770
  • Shift: 12-hour days (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), 3 shifts per week
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
  • Float Pool: Must be willing to float between departments and facilities (float pool travel nurse)
  • EMR / Documentation: Cerner experience preferred (Cerner EMR)
  • Scrub Color: Any color

Required Qualifications & Certifications

  • Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum 2 years Med/Surg Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele RN) experience — strong telemetry/monitoring skills
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certifications
  • Experience using Cerner electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Ability and willingness to float between multiple departments and facilities as part of a float pool

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality patient care using the Nursing Process in accordance with the Arizona Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies
  • Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms, assess patients, and intervene appropriately (telemetry nurse duties)
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, clinical judgment, and leadership when planning and delivering safe care
  • Maintain and build clinical competencies through continuing education and training
  • Coordinate and delegate patient care priorities based on staff skills and patient acuity
  • Direct and supervise assigned personnel delivering patient care across departments and facilities
  • Adapt to floating between med/surg, telemetry, and other inpatient units as required

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

  • Work across four top hospitals in Tucson — gain diverse clinical experience
  • Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses and a supportive float pool environment
  • Experience Southern Arizona — sunny weather, outdoor recreation, and rich cultural attractions

Apply now to be considered for this Med/Surg Tele RN travel nursing contract in Tucson, AZ. Join our healthcare team today and expand your clinical experience across multiple facilities in Southern Arizona!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #471848. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Tucson, AZ

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
Transportation
  • Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
  • A car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
  • Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.
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