Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

TRITAL Care • Tucson, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking qualified Registered Nurses for PRN assignments across multiple hospital units and clinical specialties in Tucson, Arizona. Nurses provide patient-centered care within their professional scope of practice, demonstrated competencies, facility policies, and applicable regulations. Specialties include Neuro Stepdown/SDU, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room, Pediatric PACU, Progressive Care Unit, PICU, Pre-Op, Telemetry, General OR, OR Circulator, ICU, Emergency Department/Emergency Room, and Behavioral Health Services.

This PRN position offers assignments according to facility staffing needs, patient census, unit requirements, and nurse availability. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, at acute care hospitals and specialty nursing units throughout the Tucson area. PRN scheduling does not guarantee a minimum number of hours or shifts. Nurses must maintain reliable attendance and fulfill assignments they accept.

The ideal candidate is clinically competent, compassionate, adaptable, and committed to safe, high-quality patient care. Candidates should have experience relevant to their selected specialties, strong critical-thinking and documentation skills, and the ability to work effectively in demanding clinical environments.

Requirements

• Current, active RN license valid for practice in Arizona, or other legally accepted authorization to practice in Arizona.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program or education meeting applicable licensure requirements.
• Relevant clinical experience and demonstrated competency for the assigned specialty.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required by the facility.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection prevention, medication administration, and clinical documentation.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Willingness to complete facility onboarding, competency assessments, background checks, and required screenings.
• Ability to meet the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Reliable transportation to assigned facilities.
• Relevant monitoring and stepdown experience for Neuro Stepdown/SDU, PCU, and Telemetry; ACLS when required.
• Relevant medical-surgical nursing experience and patient care competencies for Medical-Surgical assignments.
• Perioperative nursing experience, knowledge of sterile technique, and surgical safety competencies for OR, General OR, and OR Circulator assignments.
• Pediatric recovery experience and PALS when required for Pediatric PACU assignments.
• Pediatric critical care experience and required pediatric life-support certifications for PICU assignments.
• Experience with preoperative assessments, patient preparation, and perioperative safety for Pre-Op assignments.
• Critical care experience and ACLS or other facility-required credentials for ICU assignments.
• Emergency nursing experience and applicable emergency care certifications for ED/ER assignments.
• Behavioral health experience, therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and patient safety competencies for BHS assignments.
• Licenses, certifications, and specialty competencies must be verified before placement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PRN, travel nursing, float pool, or multi-facility experience.
• Experience in acute care hospitals or specialty units.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Availability for additional shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and professional communication skills.
• Additional certifications, including CCRN, CEN, CNOR, PCCN, ACLS, and PALS, may be required or preferred depending on the specialty and facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, clinical findings, and responses to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and facility policies.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families about treatment, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient identification, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in shift handoffs and coordinate transitions of care.
• Respond to emergencies according to facility protocols.
• Perform specialty-specific duties within demonstrated competency and authorized scope of practice.
• Fulfill accepted assignments and comply with facility scheduling and attendance policies.

Benefits

• Flexible PRN scheduling based on facility needs and nurse availability.
• Opportunities across multiple nursing specialties.
• Professional development through varied clinical assignments.
• Collaboration with experienced healthcare professionals.
• Potential access to additional shifts based on staffing needs.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care and outcomes.
• Compensation, benefits, and assignment availability depend on the employer, facility, and specific position; PRN roles may not offer the same benefits as full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

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