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NICU Registered Nurse
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

$1,981-2,096/week

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NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Patient Ratio: 1:3
Work Environment: Busy, high-volume Level III-IV NICU in a hospital with a neonatal transport team
Floating: May float to Pediatrics (PEDS) or Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) caring for infants 6 months or younger, including NICU overflow Level II patients
Weekend Shifts: 6 weekend shifts per contract
No on-call required

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Arizona
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care) experience, including experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
MAB (Management of Assaultive Behavior) or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
Experience with Epic electronic medical record system

Facility

Tucson Medical Center

3.8rating(60 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Tucson Medical Center

5.0rating

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Short Term Acute Care
497 beds

ADDRESS5301 East Grant RoadTucson, AZ 85712

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About Tucson, AZ

As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care 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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