Telemetry RN
Tucson, AZ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,016/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingFloat
Pay
Description
Join a dynamic travel nursing team as a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse in Tucson, Arizona. This 13-week travel RN assignment offers consistent day shifts, a collaborative acute care environment, and the opportunity to care for a diverse adult patient population across multiple departments and affiliated local facilities. Expand your professional experience while enjoying Tucson’s desert beauty, year-round sunshine, outdoor recreation, and vibrant Southwestern culture.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Nursing
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse Assignment
- Location: Tucson, Arizona
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 11, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts per six-week schedule
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 6:1
- Clinical Setting: On-site float pool supporting multiple departments and affiliated local facilities
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arizona
- At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, critical-thinking, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability and willingness to float between departments and affiliated local facilities
- Cerner electronic medical record experience preferred
Travel RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to Medical-Surgical and Telemetry patients throughout the assigned shift
- Use the nursing process to assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes
- Monitor telemetry patients, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
- Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and prioritize care for patients with varied acuity levels
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established policies and standards of practice
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary departments, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Delegate appropriately and provide direction and supervision to assigned support personnel
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education and professional development
Apply now for this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Tucson, Arizona, and take the next step in your Registered Nurse career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Tucson, AZ
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:- 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.
- Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- A car is recommended for getting around.
- 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.
- 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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