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OR RN
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

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Registered Nurse, Operating Room (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tucson, Arizona Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: 3x12-hour weekend day shifts, 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM (36 hours/week)

Role Overview

  • Service lines: Urology, Pediatric Urology, Pediatric General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Plastics, ENT, DaVinci Robotic Surgery, and some GYN
  • Call: 1-2 shifts per week, including nights and weekends. Two weekend calls per 6-week schedule (dates subject to change, but call is required)
  • Software: Epic required (software familiarity)

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Arizona
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the general operating room (OR)
  • OR experience within the last year
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Experience with Epic

Submission Restrictions

  • Candidates with 7+ days of RTO will not be submitted
  • Block scheduling requests will not be accepted
  • Does not accept local candidates

Health and Background Requirements

  • Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by physician, NP, or PA
  • Fit testing (N95): Within 1 year of start, with brand and size. PAPR onsite allowed.
  • Tdap: Full vaccine within past 10 years. Titers not accepted. Declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, PICU, Pediatric ER, Mom & Baby, and Labor & Delivery.
  • TB: Negative QuantiFERON Gold, T-spot, or PPD within 3 months of start, plus TB symptom questionnaire. If positive, chest x-ray within 1 year is required.
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella: Proof of 2 vaccines 4 weeks apart or positive IgG titer. Declinations not accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of 3 vaccines or positive titer. Declinations allowed with a form signed within past year.
  • Influenza vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 to Apr 30). No declinations, though medical or religious exemptions may be requested.
  • Drug testing: 12-panel, started within 30 days of start
  • Background check: Started within 30 days of start, 7-year lookback. Includes EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
  • Driver's license or state ID: Current, showing address

Documentation and History

  • Two professional references from the past 3 years, one from a supervisory role
  • Employment application
  • Work history for the last 7 years; gaps of 30+ days must be explained
  • Skills checklist, updated annually

Other Requirements

  • Facility job description and orientation sign-off (RNs)
  • Traveler welcome letter, signed before start
  • Review of the tobacco, nicotine, and vaping policy before start

Facility

Tucson Medical Center

3.7rating(61 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with Tucson Medical Center

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Labor and Delivery (RN)
5.0rating
Review of Tucson Medical Center on Jul 23, 2026
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Tucson Medical Center
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 497 beds
ADDRESS5301 East Grant RoadTucson, AZ 85712
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About Tucson, AZ

As a Travel Operating Room 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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