Kino in Tucson

btraveler · May 26, 2008

Hello

I worked in their ICU, it was my first travel assignment and coming from the midwest---it was a huge slap in the face. I was there about a year ago and they had hospitalist running the show.....hospitalist that didn't know very much or were very new!!! I didn't hear much about the ED, the hospital is primarily a huge psych hospital! They don't do any other specialities ie neuro, hearts- they don't even have a cath lab and they are all about keeping as many pt's as they can because they don't make much money........I will never return there. But if psych is up your alley, by all means, have fun!!

Good Luck

naskippy · Jul 22, 2008

I worked a 13 week contract there and hated it. I was on Med/Surg/Tele. Most of the patients are psych patients on CIWA protocol, most are homeless and indigent as well. The patient ratio on days was 6:1 and many times we only had 1 or 2 techs for the whole floor. I had about 2 weeks where we did primary care because we had no techs! The pay for the contract was minimal with NO Bonuses. Stay Away is my recommendation!

If you want to work in Tucson go to St. Joseph. They will give you a 3 or 6 or 9 month contract and the pay (and bonuses) and environment much better. You just contact them and they will give you a contract without going through a Traveling Nurse company and you won't be cancelled as you are considered an employee of the hospital. (if you do a good job). I am a seasonal employee there. If you have questions or want more info I will be glad to answer, or you can contact HR.

Thanks