CVICU Registered Nurse
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend, 4 weekend shifts per contract
• Float: Will float within scope of practice
• Electronic Medical Record System: EPIC required
• Orientation Dates: Scheduled prior to assignment start

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%+)
• HIPAA Competency (updated annually, passing score 80%+)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certificate
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required on specific units during orientation
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by physician, NP, or PA
• Fit testing for N95 mask within 1 year of start (PAPR allowed onsite)
• Immunizations and/or titers required with no declinations accepted for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B vaccine or positive titer (declinations allowed with signed form)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within past 10 years (declinations allowed except for select pediatric and maternity units)
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold, Tspot, or PPD) within 3 months of start, renewed annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30) or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form
• 12-panel drug test within 30 days of start, must be started within 72 hours of booking

Background & Documentation

• Background check must be completed and cleared prior to start, including:

  • 7-year history including Pima County, AZ
  • National Sex Offender Search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Two professional references from employment within last 3 years required; one must be supervisory
• Employment application with last 7 years of work history; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific job description and orientation sign-off required

Additional Notes

• No local candidates accepted for this assignment
• Orientation attendance is mandatory on specified dates
• Candidates must be prepared for pass/fail testing during orientation; failure may result in contract review or cancellation

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with open heart surgery experience seeking a 13-week travel contract on night shift in Tucson, AZ.