NICU Registered Nurse
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tucson, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a busy, high-volume Level III-IV NICU at a hospital with a neonatal transport team
• Patient ratio: 1:3
• Must have at least 2 years of NICU RN experience, including Level III-IV NICU experience
• Will float to Pediatrics (PEDS) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) as needed
• Schedule includes 6 weekend shifts per contract
• No on-call required
• No first-time travelers accepted
• No local candidates within 75 miles

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years NICU RN experience (Level III-IV NICU required)
• Prior travel experience required (No first-time travelers)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• EPIC electronic medical record experience

Orientation

• Orientation held twice a month

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• CPI or MAB (Crisis Prevention Institute or Management of Assaultive Behavior)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) for certain units
• HIPAA Competency (updated annually)
• Tech Cert Verification (as applicable)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Required Health Documents

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by physician, NP, or PA
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year of start
• Full TDAP vaccine within past 10 years (declinations allowed except for Pediatrics, PICU, Pediatric ER, Mom & Baby, Labor & Delivery units)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 3 months of start, renewed annually
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (declinations allowed with signed form)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (12 panel)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 30)

Background Checks & Documentation

• Background check must be completed within 30 days of assignment start (7-year history, including all counties and states lived/worked)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• State license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Employment application with last 7 years of work history and explanation of gaps over 30 days
• Two professional references from employment within 3 years, including one supervisory reference
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• No locals within 75 miles allowed
• Must meet all facility-specific orientation and documentation requirements
• Pass/fail testing during orientation with remediation and potential contract review for failures

This position is ideal for experienced NICU RNs with prior travel assignments looking to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with pediatric and neonatal care exposure.