Carondelet Health Network
Community hospital in Tucson, AZ
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 14 roles
- Hiring days and evenings
- Nurse residency
From 19 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 8, 2026Sources
The short version
Carondelet Health Network in Tucson—St. Mary's, St. Joseph's, Holy Cross in Nogales, and freestanding emergency centers—with more than a century and a half in this community and jobs posted through Tenet.
Employer research, Aug 8, 2026
At St. Mary's you can work inside a Heart & Vascular Institute with cath labs, hybrid ORs, an EP program, and designated Cardiac Arrest Center work, plus advanced stroke and hyperbaric wound care.
For experienced nursesSources
Open new-grad Telemetry nights and Pre-Op RN roles list sign-on bonuses up to $5,000 and $10,000 based on eligibility.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: jobs.tenethealth.comYou join a Tucson-area network—St. Mary's, St. Joseph's, Holy Cross in Nogales, plus freestanding ECs—with more than 145 years in the community under Tenet.
If you are moving here
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: 12-month Novice RN Resident Program
- ER and ICU nurses: 8 of 19 roles
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
12-month Novice RN Resident Program
Carondelet Health Network · employer research
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As of 2026- Preceptors and orientation
New grads paired with experienced preceptors for 8-12 weeks (specialty areas longer); mentoring through first year
Carondelet Health Network · employer research
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As of 2026- Career development
Career development and continuing education opportunities listed in benefits
Carondelet Health Network · employer research
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As of 2026Source: jobs.tenethealth.com- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement listed among benefits for new grad RN roles
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As of 2026- Union representation
Union roles reported
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- Scheduling
Full-time 72-80 hours per pay period; 12-hour shifts days/nights/variable; weekend rotations by unit need
Carondelet Health Network · employer research
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As of 2026
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) with match; PTO; HSA/FSA; EAP; tuition reimbursement and continuing education; pet, legal, accident, and critical illness options; elder and childcare discounts.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Listed annual range $45,000-$60,000 for New Grad RN Telemetry (third-party posting)
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility for Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre Op at Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $5,000 bonus based on eligibility for New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
As of 2026
Units hiring now
- EREvenings 14 open
- ICU4 open
- Ortho3 open
- ORDays 12 open
- Employee health1 open
- IR1 open
- L&D1 open
- Neuro tele1 open
- Pre op1 open
RN Pre Op role posted at Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital with up to $10k sign-on.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.tenethealth.com Telemetry
New Grad RN Telemetry full-time nights posted at Carondelet Health Network via Tenet.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.tenethealth.comEmergency
St. Mary's has all-private-bed ER; St. Joe's and St. Mary's launched FASTER neighborhood emergency care.
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Cardiovascular
St. Mary's is destination for minimally invasive heart/vascular surgery with cath labs, hybrid suites, EP.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: carondelet.orgStroke/Neurosciences
St. Mary's recognized for advanced stroke care; network highlights stroke awareness.
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Wound Care
St. Mary's Wound Healing Center includes hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: carondelet.orgBariatric/Weight Loss Surgery
Surgical weight loss offered at St. Mary's / network bariatric center.
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Orthopedics
Specialized orthopedic surgery listed among St. Mary's services.
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Obstetrics
Obstetrics listed among core network healthcare services.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: carondelet.org
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Coworker support vs toxic leadership
- Staff value a family-like peer culture but report toxic or ineffective senior leadership, micromanagement, and high turnover.
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- Chronic understaffing
- Reviews cite ongoing understaffing and pressure to cover multiple roles because of shortages.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Pay competitiveness
- Employees frequently call pay low and not competitive, limiting growth despite some advancement paths.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Work-life balance
- Some note decent balance and flexible schedules alongside staffing-driven workload frustration.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Overall recommend rate
- Glassdoor shows about 3.1 rating with roughly 28% willing to recommend to a friend across 127 reviews.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Patient care / mismanagement concerns
- National Nurses United content alleges mismanagement at St. Mary's harmed patient care and prompted union nurse action.
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As of 2026Source: facebook.com
The hard parts
Glassdoor reviews sit around 3.1 from roughly 127 nurses, with only about 28% willing to recommend the network; staff often describe low pay, chronic understaffing, and frustration with senior leadership even when they like their peers.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Tucson, AZ
Framed by the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains and giant saguaros, Tucson blends regional healthcare with easy desert living. Trade long shifts for Sabino Canyon trail runs and authentic Sonoran flavors. With a cost of living about 3% below the national average, your nursing paycheck stretches comfortably under sun-drenched Arizona skies.
Browse roles in Tucson- Metro price level · Tucson area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 96.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,145/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $57,073/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Carondelet Health Network hire new grads?
8 of 19 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: 12-month Novice RN Resident Program.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 14 of 19 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
ER (4), ICU (4), ortho (3), OR (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Carondelet Health Network, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Carondelet Health Network
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Sources
- abrazomedicalgroup.com/news/newsroom/carondelet-holy-cross-hospital-receives-champion-and-excellence-award-for-commitment-to-quality-care
The short version · as of 2026
- carondelet.org/locations/detail/st-josephs-hospital
Employer website
- carondelet.org/locations/detail/st-marys-hospital
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- carondelet.org/news
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- carondelet.org
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/nationalnurses/videos/mismanagement-at-carondelet-health-network-st-marys-hospital-in-tucson-led-to-de/843092570650514
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Carondelet-Health-Network-Reviews-E333956.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Carondelet-Health-Network-Tucson-Reviews-EI_IE333956.0,25_IL.26,32_IC1133996.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- jobs.tenethealth.com/job/tucson/new-grad-registered-nurse-rn-telemetry/1127/88604007472
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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