RN - Med Surg/Telemetry Float
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Registered Nurse – MS/Tele Float (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 24 weeks (preferred)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Immediate start with minimal return-to-office requirements
• Weekly orientation provided
• Shorter contracts accepted but preference for 24 weeks
• Unit cares for patients in Infectious Disease, Hospice/Palliative Care, Oncology, Cardiac Acute/Med Care, Post-Surgical, Bariatric, Urology, Neurology, Orthopedics
• Required to float to a sister facility approximately 25 minutes away (lower acuity)
• Weekend coverage required: 12 weekend shifts per contract, every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1.5 years of Telemetry nursing experience, with Telemetry experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Red Cross only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross only
• CPI or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification (one required)
• Pass/Fail Testing: EKG assessment and medication/pharmacology competency exam (passing score 80%+) required during orientation
• HIPAA competency with annual renewal and passing score of 80%+
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for MS/Tele and other specified units

Health & Background 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)
• Full Tdap vaccine within past 10 years (declinations allowed except for pediatric and maternity units)
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold, Tspot, or PPD) within 3 months of start; if positive, chest x-ray within 1 year showing no active TB
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (declinations not accepted)
• Hepatitis B vaccination or positive titer; declinations allowed with signed form within past year
• 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 check including 7-year history, Pima County AZ search, OFAC, National Sex Offender, and all states/counties lived/worked; must be completed before start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start

Documentation & History

• Employment application with last 7 years of work history; gaps over 30 days must be explained
• Two professional references from employment within last 3 years, including one supervisory reference
• Annual skills checklist update required
• Facility-specific job description and orientation sign-offs required

Additional Notes

• No first-time travelers or local hires accepted for this assignment
• Floating includes coverage at a sister facility with lower acuity patients
• Candidates must sign a traveler welcome letter prior to start
• Orientation includes an open book EKG test and pass/fail medication testing with remediation and retesting if needed; failure may result in contract review or cancellation

This position is ideal for experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RNs comfortable with floating and working night shifts in a diverse patient care environment.