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Sierra Tucson

Tucson, Arizona

Mental Health Care

Sign-on bonus

Still listed, seen 4 days ago · Posted Aug 20

Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
Term
Permanent
Setting
Behavioral Health
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

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Pay

Sign-on bonus
$5,000

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About this role

RN Full Time Days 5:30a - 6p and FT Nights 5:30p - 6a

$5000 Sign On Bonus!

Sierra Tucson – Tucson, AZ

Ranked #1 in Arizona for Addiction Treatment by Newsweek

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Join our team at Sierra Tucson, a nationally recognized leader in behavioral health and addiction treatment. We’re hiring Full‑Time Night Shift RNs who are passionate about providing exceptional, patient‑centered care.

Why Sierra Tucson

Sierra Tucson is known for its commitment to mental, physical, and spiritual wellness—for both patients and employees. We invest in our team through ongoing education, professional development, and a supportive, collaborative culture. Our reputation for excellence is built by the people who work here.

What We Offer

  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Prescription drug plan
  • FSA & HSA options
  • Short‑ & long‑term disability
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance & financial wellness programs
  • 401(k) with company match

About The Role

  • Full‑time RN
  • Night shift: 5:30p–6a
  • Three 12‑hour shifts per week
  • Work in a therapeutic, multidisciplinary environment focused on whole‑person healing

If you’re looking to grow your nursing career at a respected, mission‑driven facility, Sierra Tucson would love to connect with you.

Registered Nurse Essential Functions

Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs. Develop and implement nursing care plans. Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.

Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges. Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs. Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.

Accurately administer medications per ordered note. Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents. Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.

Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment. Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed. Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Education/Licensure/Experience/Skill Requirements

Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing. Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Place

City
Tucson, Arizona
Median rent
$1,145/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$57,073/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
3% below the national average

Tucson area index 96.9, where 100 is the national average.

Tucson blends desert beauty with a laid-back college-town spirit, framed by the Santa Catalina Mountains to the north and Saguaro National Park on its fringes. Neighborhoods like Fourth Avenue buzz with local shops and nightlife, while historic Barrio Libre preserves adobe architecture. The city attracts nurses seeking affordable Southwestern living and abundant outdoor recreation year-round.

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You would join a workplace sitting at 3.3 out of 5 from about 79 Glassdoor ratings, with 56% of reviewers saying they would recommend it to a friend. You would hear staff praise dedicated colleagues and meaningful work, and you…

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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