Ortho RN - Night Shift | Growth & Tuition Reimb

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedics department on the night shift. This role coordinates patient care with the team and supports safe, effective recovery for surgical patients.

The ideal candidate has a nursing license in Arizona, with acute care experience preferred, and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. You will apply critical thinking, perform EKGs, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Current RN license in Arizona and BLS certification required.
• Additional certification may be required per department.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes and adjusts care plans as needed.
• Writes or obtains initial nursing histories and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation.
• Completes rounds and reviews patient conditions on the floor and notes patients’ conditions.
• Notifies physicians about unusual events requiring direct physician consultation.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and educates patient/family with instructional materials.
• Maintains patient safety and adheres to policies and standards.

Skills

Direct patient care

Critical care

12-lead EKG

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedics department on the night shift. This role coordinates patient care with the team and supports safe, effective recovery for surgical patients.

The ideal candidate has a nursing license in Arizona, with acute care experience preferred, and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. You will apply critical thinking, perform EKGs, and educate patients and families.