About This Role
This is a permanent staff nursing position in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at a Tucson hospital, working 12-hour shifts for 36 hours per week. You'll deliver direct patient care, manage treatment plans, and monitor vital signs and patient progress while documenting and communicating with the care team. The role requires a registered nurse licensed in Arizona with solid critical care experience or the ability to quickly develop expertise in cardiac patient management. You'll earn $35-46 per hour depending on experience, plus eligibility for up to $15,000 in bonuses. This role suits nurses who thrive in fast-paced intensive care settings, handle complex medical situations calmly, and prioritize accurate communication with physicians and colleagues.
$38–$60/hr
School / Hospital ICU
Days
RN license
Location & Routes
- Base city: Tucson, AZ
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license required.
1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.
BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What ICU experience do I need?
Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.
Which certifications are required?
BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.
What does the schedule look like?
Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.
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Full Job Details
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) CVICU for a nursing job in Tucson, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVICU Discipline: RN Duration: Ongoing 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Staff Up to $15,000 Bonus Based on Eligibility Position Summary Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team. Assessment - An RN uses a systematic, dynamic way to collect and analyze data about a patient, the first step in delivering nursing care. Assessment includes not only physiological data, but also psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors as well. Initial assessment Re-assessment Focused assessment based on patient condition, setting and population Problem Identification - Problem identification is the nurse’s clinical judgment about the patient’s response to actual or potential health conditions or needs. Planning and Outcomes – Based on the assessment and problem identification, the nurse sets measurable and achievable short- and long-range goals in collaboration with the patient and family. Assessment data, problem identification, and goals are written in the patient’s care plan so that nurses as well as other health professionals caring for the patient have access to it. Establishing daily goals with the patient and family Formulating a plan of care Transition or Discharge planning Implementation – Nursing care is implemented according to the care plan, so continuity of care for the patient during hospitalization and in preparation for discharge is assured. Care is documented in the patient’s record. Ensures patient safety Medication administration Provision of ordered treatments Patient/Family education Provision of nursing care Documentation in healthcare record Evaluation – Both the patient’s status and the effectiveness of the nursing care must be continuously evaluated, and the care plan modified as needed. Care Coordination – Actions initiated by nurses with patients, families, and/or members of their healthcare team to manage and correct the sequence, timing, and/or effectiveness of patient care from admission to discharge. Delegation Supervision Prioritization Minimum Requirements: Education is a Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing License and Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association Valid current Arizona Nursing License or compact state license and ability to become Arizona Licensed in 30 days. Preferred Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or others as required by individual department.
#LI-CN1 Tenet AZ Job ID # . Posted job title: Registered Nurse (RN) - CV ICU