Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduate Residency Program
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona 85712
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Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
What this might mean for you
Tucson Medical Center is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.
About this role
Requirements
- rn license
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- No experience required - no more than 9 months of paid RN work experience
- Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- CPR
- Additional certification may be required per department
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance
- Night Shift Incentive Program
- Nursing Residency Program
About the employer
You are looking at Tucson Medical Center on East Grant Road—a locally governed nonprofit that has been part of Tucson since 1927. Charting runs on EPIC. If you are new to practice, the New Graduate Nursing Residency is a one-year…
What reviewers appreciate
- ANCC PTAP Accreditation with Distinction on the new-grad residency
- $2,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, including for new-grad residency
- Night Shift Incentive Program for all night-shift RNs
What reviewers flag
- Limited upward mobility and stagnant pay reported by employees
- Upper management described as out of touch with day-to-day operations and weak on communication
- PTO policy felt lacking especially for newcomers; workload can strain balance
Benefits: Tuition reimbursement; $2,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance on stated postings; Night Shift Incentive Program for all night RNs; department educators available.
Living in Tucson, AZ
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.
- Metro price level · Tucson area
- 96.9
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,145/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On the route
ICU / Critical Care is a destination on the first-year route. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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