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Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP (preferably within 2 weeks of offer acceptance)
Shift: Day Shift, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (3 twelve-hour shifts)
Schedule: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Position Type: Float Pool (must be willing to float between multiple departments and facilities)

Job Description

The Telemetry Registered Nurse is responsible for providing patient care using the Nursing Process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies. This role requires critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership to ensure safe delivery of care. The nurse will maintain clinical competencies through continuing education, delegate patient care priorities based on staff education and experience, and provide supervision to assigned personnel.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Arizona
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
Experience with Cerner EMR system
Ability and willingness to float between departments and multiple facilities
Patient-to-nurse ratio: 6:1
Scrub color: Any color allowed

Additional Information

This is a float pool position requiring flexibility to work across several facilities within the region.
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Facility

Northwest Medical Center

3.0rating(34 reviews)

2 nurses recommend working with Northwest Medical Center

4.0rating

Pros

I really liked the team work. I feel like someone is always willing to help.

Cons

Sometimes it felt a bit unorganized and the patients felt that energy too.

Aiysha H

Med Surg (RN)

Contract Position Aug '25 - Nov '26

Review of Northwest Medical Center on Jan 16, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
294 beds

ADDRESS6200 North La Cholla BoulevardTucson, AZ 85741

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About Tucson, AZ

As a Travel 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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