Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduate Residency Program

The Tucson Medical Center New Graduate Nursing Residency Program is a one-year long program which includes: hospital orientation, skills labs, forums, interdisciplinary experiences, unit orientation with a preceptor, and monthly educational forums. We realize transition can be stressful and a little scary. This program has been designed to minimize these stresses. We are committed to your progression and look forward to the opportunity to make your transition into the profession of nursing successful. We are currently recruiting for candidates eligible to start in October 2026. Candidates are able to begin their employment once they have obtained their RN License.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care; Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation; Receives and reviews shift report from off-going nurse; makes rounds on all assigned patients, assesses patients per TMCH Assessment Standards and documents assessment in electronic documentation record; Notifies appropriate physician regarding unusual or unexpected events; Works with other members of interdisciplinary patient care team, implements patient instructional needs; Evaluates outcomes of patient care; Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues; Provides appropriate direct patient care utilizing aseptic techniques; May manage IV lines, ensures sterile techniques; Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards; Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel; Adheres to TMCH values and safety policies

Requirements

Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; No more than nine (9) months of paid RN work experience; Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures; Skill in communicating clearly with staff and physicians; Ability to read and interpret documents; Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence; Ability to listen and accurately interpret communication; Ability to speak and communicate effectively; Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; Ability to interpret instructions and deal with variables

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available; Night Shift Incentive Program for all Night Shift RNs