Night Shift Registered Nurse in Tucson, AZ

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Rehabilitation Assignment Length: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Shift | 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM Employment Type: Travel or Local Contract Location: Acute Rehabilitation Hospital Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Acute Rehabilitation team for a 13-week assignment on the night shift. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from serious illness, injury, or surgery, helping them regain independence and improve quality of life in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary rehab environment. Responsibilities • Provide direct patient care to adult rehabilitation patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care • Monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition appropriately • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary care teams • Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions • Accurately document patient care in the electronic medical record (EMR) • Ensure patient safety, comfort, and adherence to infection control standards • Participate in handoff communication during shift changes Qualifications • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (or compact license, if applicable) • Minimum 1 year of RN experience required • Previous acute rehab, med-surg, neuro, ortho, or acute care experience preferred • BLS certification required (ACLS preferred, if applicable) • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills • Ability to work independently on night shift Schedule • Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM • 36 hours per week (12-hour shifts) • Weekend and holiday rotation as required Assignment Details • 13-week contract with potential extension • Open to local or travel RNs • Competitive compensation based on experience and location