Nurse - Registered Nurse (Open-Until-Filled)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver direct and indirect nursing care for students and staff across district sites in Tucson, AZ. The RN will promote health, safety, and well-being while supporting student learning and collaborating with families, teachers, and community partners.

Guided by NASN standards and the Arizona Nurse Practice Act, the nurse reports to an assigned Nursing Supervisor and serves within Health Services across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona Registered Nurse licensure
• BLS certification from a recognized provider
• Valid driver’s license with reliable vehicle
• IVP fingerprint clearance card
• Immunization proof (MMR) or immunity proof

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to students and staff.
• Promote health and safety to support student learning.
• Collaborate with families, educators, and community partners.
• Follow NASN Scope and Standards of Practice and the Arizona Nurse Practice Act.
• Report to a Registered Nursing Supervisor.

Skills

Nursing practice

Pediatric care

Public health

Family collaboration

Education

AAS in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher

Job description

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – School Staff Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care to students and staff in the school district. The RN promotes health and safety, supports student learning, and collaborates with families, educators, and community partners. This role is guided by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Scope and Standards of Practice and the Arizona Nurse Practice Act. This position reports to an assigned Registered Nursing Supervisor

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – School Staff Nurse provides direct and indirect nursing care to students and staff in the school district. The RN promotes health and safety, supports student learning, and collaborates with families, educators, and community partners. This role is guided by the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) Scope and Standards of Practice and the Arizona Nurse Practice Act. This position reports to an assigned Registered Nursing Supervisor

Minimum Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS)
• Current, active and in good standing, and unencumbered Arizona Registered Nurse license. Compact license may be considered; if the candidate is a resident of Arizona, they must seek a home compact state licensure in Arizona.
• Clinical experience in pre-licensure program may be considered, experience in any nursing specialty.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized provider (e.g., American Heart Association, American Red
• Cross, Health and Safety Institute, etc.) OR First Aid, CPR, and AED certification from a recognized provider.
• Valid Driver’s License (Must obtain Arizona Driver’s license within 30 days of hire)

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card (apply at AZDPS FCC Form Triage)
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
• Must release Social Security Number to be eligible for AHCCCS Provider ID Number
• Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
• Must hold a current Driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle with insurance coverage greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
• Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by the TUSD Risk Management Department

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher
• At least two (2) years of pediatric, public health, or school nursing experience.
• Arizona State Certification in Vision and Hearing Screening

Comments

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Location: Health Services - Multiple Sites - District Wide

FTE: 1.0 – 8 hours per day

Work Calendar: 9.5 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.