Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Minimum 4 weekend shifts per month required
• Must float within scope of practice, including to a sister facility approximately 25 minutes away (lower acuity)
• No local candidates accepted
• EPIC electronic health record system experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Orientation & Training

• Orientation held twice monthly
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgement and facility-specific job description review
• Pass/Fail testing on EKG and medication during orientation for MS/Tele units
• Must acknowledge pass/fail testing requirements for assigned units

Health & Compliance 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)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (full vaccine within 10 years; declinations allowed except for pediatric and labor/delivery units)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: proof of 2 vaccines or positive IgG titer; no declinations allowed
  • Varicella: proof of 2 vaccines or positive IgG titer; no declinations allowed
  • Hepatitis B: proof of 3 vaccines or positive titer; declinations allowed with signed form
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold, Tspot, or PPD) within 3 months of start, renewed annually; if positive, chest x-ray within 1 year showing no active TB
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30) or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form
• Drug testing: 12-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start, must be started within 72 hours of booking

Background & Documentation

• Background check must be completed within 30 days of assignment start, including:

  • 7-year history including Pima County, AZ
  • OFAC, National Sex Offender Search, all counties and states lived/worked
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start
• Employment application with last 7 years of work history, explaining gaps of 30+ days
• Two professional references from employment within last 3 years, including one supervisory reference
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Various facility-specific documents including orientation sign-offs and traveler welcome letter required

Additional Notes

• Full contract length commitment required
• Auto offer with zero return to origin (RTO)
• Do not submit to multiple positions simultaneously

This position is ideal for experienced Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RNs comfortable with floating and working in a fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical skills and certifications.