From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 27, 2026Sources
The short version
If you already know outpatient surgery, an RN reviewer described a fast-paced day with little downtime and solid outpatient clinical experience.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2019-11-02Source: indeed.comA surgical technologist described surgeons and colleagues as pleasant and professional to work alongside, which matters in a small OR team.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2022-10-21Source: indeed.comReviewers describe nurses covering pre-op and PACU in the same shift, so cross-trained perioperative experience is put to use quickly here.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2023-06-10Source: indeed.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and onboarding challenges
- A review from an RN described dangerous patient ratios, lack of training upon arrival, and having to cover pre-op and PACU simultaneously.
Sources
As of 2023-06-10Source: indeed.com- Fast-paced outpatient workflow
- An RN noted a fast-paced environment with little downtime, good outpatient clinical experience, and manageable interactions with doctors and peers.
Sources
As of 2019-11-02Source: indeed.com- Supportive surgical team
- A surgical technologist commended the workplace, mentioning very pleasant, professional surgeons and colleagues.
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As of 2022-10-21Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Workplace hostility and hours
- A technologist reported grueling long hours and a difficult, dismissive attitude from some eye surgeons toward staff.
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As of 2017-08-19Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
An RN review reported dangerous patient ratios and no training on arrival, so ask in the interview exactly what your first two weeks of orientation look like and who covers PACU when pre-op is busy.
Sources
As of 2023-06-10Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
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 Catalina Surgery Center hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Catalina Surgery Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Catalina Surgery Center
- RN
- Day shift
- Floating required
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Catalina-Surgery-Center/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2019-11-02
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