Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
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.
• Coverage every other weekend.
• Floating required within scope of care/practice, including to a sister facility 25 minutes away.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:5-6.
• Full contract length commitment required.
• No first-time travelers accepted.
• EPIC electronic medical record system experience required.
• No local candidates accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1+ year experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele) specialty.
• Prior travel experience required (No first-time travelers).
• Ability and willingness to float to sister facility.
• Experience with EPIC system.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA or Red Cross)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for assigned units (MS/Tele included)
• 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 depending on unit assignment (e.g., ENPC, PALS, NRP, EFM)

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by physician, NP, or PA.
• Fit testing for N95 mask within 1 year.
• Immunizations and/or titers required for:

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

Documentation & History

• 2 professional references from employment within last 3 years (1 must be supervisory).
• Employment application with detailed work history for last 7 years; gaps over 30 days must be explained.
• Skills checklist updated annually.
• Background checks including 7-year history, OFAC, National Sex Offender, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG within 30 days of start.

Additional Notes

• Must be agreeable to floating to sister facility (lower acuity).
• No submission to multiple positions simultaneously.
• No local candidates accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced MS/Tele RNs with prior travel experience who are flexible and able to work in a dynamic hospital environment.