Registered Nurse - PICU

Tucson Medical CenterTucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson's only non-profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our values of integrity, community, dedication, and compassion which we show through the exceptional care we provide to our patients and our community. Our passion for caring for the Tucson community has expanded over the last 75 years to include community partnerships, new medical specialties, and medical clinics to further provide the care our community deserves.Why Join Tucson Medical Center?We don't only care for our patients, we care for our TMC family too. As a member of our family you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of benefits. In addition to all the benefits you would expect from a leading medical facility (medical, dental, vision, 401K with match) we also provide:Family Style Atmosphere with a Supportive TeamCompetitive PayCareer Growth OpportunitiesTuition ReimbursementHealth and Wellness CoachingExtensive Onsite Gym for $12.00 a MonthUnit Information:This is a 12 bed unit with private rooms. One room is utilized as a video epilepsy monitoring room. We care for critically ill infants, children, and young adult patients with diagnoses ranging from respiratory illness/failure, surgical patients, scoliosis surgery, cranial surgeries, diabetes, and medical admissions. All nursing staff is PALS/ACLS certified and take an EKG class. Parents are allowed to be in the room 24/7. We round bedside with an interdisciplinary team: physicians, nursing, social work, case management, pharmacy, and other ancillary departments. We believe and live: family centered care! The ratio is 1 RN to 1-2 patients.Requirements:Education: Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program.Experience : One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.Licensure and Certification: Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Some departments such as OR, Ambulatory Surgery, Pediatrics/PICU, PACU, and GI Lab will require advanced life support certification (ACLS and PALS).