Registered Nurse New Graduate Residency Program

Tucson Medical Center New Graduate Nursing Residency Program

About the Program

The Tucson Medical Center New Graduate Nursing Residency Program is a one-year program designed to support new graduates in their transition into the nursing profession. It includes:

• Hospital orientation
• Skills labs
• Forums
• Interdisciplinary experiences
• Unit orientation with a preceptor
• Monthly educational forums

Available Positions

• Med Surg Units
• Limited number of Periop positions available for New Graduates

Start Date

Candidates eligible to start in March 2027. Employment can begin once an RN License is obtained.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and consults with specialists as needed.
• Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions, and develops individual care plans.
• Maintains patient documentation, including receiving shift reports and performing patient rounds.
• Notifies appropriate physician of unusual or unexpected events.
• Works with the interdisciplinary patient care team to implement and reinforce patient instructional needs.
• Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues.
• Provides appropriate patient care utilizing aseptic techniques.
• May manage IV lines and ensure sterile techniques are adhered to.
• Oversees patient movement and positioning for clinical safety.
• Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards.
• Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel.
• Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values: integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• RN Licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Additional certification may be required per department.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: No more than nine (9) months of paid RN work experience.
• LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current RN licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation.
• Skill in communicating clearly and concisely with staff and physicians.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• 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 a variety of instructions and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Available!
• Night Shift Incentive Program for all Night Shift RNs!