Operating Room RN, Vascular/Endovascular
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:45 AM – 5:15 PM)
• Total Hours per Week: 40
• Must have experience in vascular and endovascular procedures (hybrid OR)
• Proficiency required in main OR surgeries
• Position requires on-call duty 1-2 shifts per week, including nights and weekends
• Call schedule: 2 weekend calls every 6 weeks (dates subject to change)
• Block scheduling requests will not be accepted
• Local candidates will not be considered

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in vascular surgery
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current CPI certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Experience & References

• Minimum 2 years RN experience in specialty required
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required
• Two professional references from employment within the last 3 years required; one must be from a supervisory role

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 Pediatrics, PICU, Pediatric ER, Mom & Baby, Labor & Delivery units)
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold, Tspot, or PPD) within 3 months of start; chest x-ray required if TB test positive
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations allowed with signed form)
• Drug testing: 12-panel urine drug screen required within 30 days of start, must be started within 72 hours of booking
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30) or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks must be completed within 30 days of assignment start and cannot be pending at start
• Must include 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Employment application and skills checklist must be current and complete
• State license and NURSYS verification must be run within 30 days of start
• Facility-specific job description and orientation sign-offs required

Additional Notes

• Orientation dates are scheduled periodically (next known dates: May 11, June 1)
• Call schedule and shift requirements are mandatory and subject to change
• No block scheduling or local candidates accepted for this position

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with vascular/endovascular expertise seeking a 13-week travel contract in Tucson, AZ, with a structured day shift and on-call responsibilities.