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 Details

• Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Orientation held twice a month
• Float within scope of care/practice
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Minimum 4 weekend shifts per month required
• No local candidates accepted
• Auto offer with no return to origin (RTO)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Health Documents & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by physician, NP, or PA
• Fit testing for N95 mask within 1 year of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within past 10 years (declinations allowed except for certain units)
• Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold, Tspot, or PPD) 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: 12-panel 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

Background & Employment History Requirements

• Background checks including EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and 7-year work/life history
• 2 professional references from employment within last 3 years (1 must be supervisory)
• Employment application with last 7 years of work history; gaps of 30+ days must be explained
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Information

• EPIC experience required
• Full contract length commitment required
• Candidates must acknowledge orientation safety manual and pass facility-specific job description review
• Pass/fail testing during orientation with remediation and retesting if needed; failure may result in contract cancellation

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong MS/Telemetry skills looking for a 13-week travel contract in Tucson, AZ.