Ortho RN - Night Shift with Growth & Tuition

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedics unit. This full-time position requires night shift coverage and a current Arizona RN license with BLS.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with at least one year of acute care nursing experience. As part of the O.R./ortho team, you will coordinate patient care, perform direct nursing duties, document care plans, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to ensure safe, effective patient outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Current RN licensure in Arizona and BLS certification required; additional certifications may be required by department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care planning using the nursing process and critical thinking to maintain patient safety and well-being.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with specialists as needed, and adjusts care plans to ensure safe care.
• Completes nursing histories, assesses conditions, and develops and documents care plans.
• Reviews shift reports, conducts rounds, and notes patient status.
• Notifies physicians of unusual events and collaborates with the care team to support patient education and discharge planning.
• Adheres to safety, policies, and standards; educates staff and ensures aseptic technique and proper IV management where applicable.
• Operates within TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.

Skills

Direct patient care

Critical care procedures

12-lead EKG

Communication skills

Reading/writing clinical notes

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Tucson Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedics unit. This full-time position requires night shift coverage and a current Arizona RN license with BLS.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with at least one year of acute care nursing experience. As part of the O.R./ortho team, you will coordinate patient care, perform direct nursing duties, document care plans, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary staff to ensure safe, effective patient outcomes in a