Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Description

• Orientation held twice a month.
• Auto offer with no return to origin (RTO) required.
• Float within scope of care/practice.
• Minimum 4 weekend shifts per month.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:6.
• EPIC experience required.
• No local candidates accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year.
• Experience working with adult patients.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) 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.
• NIH Stroke Certification (valid for 1 year).
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for MS/Tele units.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certificate.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (passing score 80%+).
• HIPAA Competency (updated annually, passing score 80%+).
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., ENPC for Pediatric ER).

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.
• Immunizations and/or titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (full vaccine within 10 years; declinations allowed except for certain units).
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations).
  • Hepatitis B (proof of 3 vaccines or positive titer; declinations allowed with signed form).
  • Varicella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start.
• Drug testing (12 panel) must be started within 72 hours of booking and within 30 days of assignment start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30) or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year history, OFAC, National Sex Offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Employment application with last 7 years of work history; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Two professional references from employment within 3 years, including one supervisory reference.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Facility-specific orientation sign-off required for RNs.
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing required for certain units.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Minimum 4 weekend shifts per month.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:6.
• Float within scope of practice.
• No local candidates accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RNs with strong clinical skills, EPIC experience, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.