Acute Care (Med Tele/Med Surg) RN

Job Description

Job Description

Acute Care RN (Med-Tele / Med-Surg)

Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Acute Care
Work Setting: Inpatient Acute Care (Med-Tele / Med-Surg)
Schedule: On-site, hospital-based
Region: Southeastern Arizona

Role Overview

This entry-level Acute Care Registered Nurse provides direct patient care within a Med-Tele / Med-Surg inpatient environment. The RN is responsible for delivering safe, high-quality nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams.

This role is well-suited for early-career nurses seeking to build strong acute-care fundamentals in a supportive hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process

• Perform assessments, administer medications, and monitor patient status

• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members

• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions

• Supervise and guide ancillary personnel as appropriate

• Maintain professional nursing standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

• Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact-eligible)

• 1–2 years of inpatient or acute-care nursing experience

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment

Compensation & Incentives

• Salary Range: $67,073 – $85,569 (DOE)

• Sign-On and/or Relocation Bonus: Available for candidates with 2+ years of experience

• Full benefits package offered

Skills

• Patient Care

• Acute Care

• Med-Surg

• Telemetry

• Care Coordination

• Clinical Documentation

Why Southeastern Arizona

Southeastern Arizona offers a unique blend of wide-open landscapes, mild climate, and a strong sense of community. Nurses enjoy a lower cost of living compared to major metro areas, easy access to outdoor recreation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit regional healthcare setting.