For Nurses

Professional Nursing Practice at UMC

University Medical Center (UMC) is one of very few hospitals in the U.S. willing to take the bold step of capping the nurse-to-patient ratio at 1:4. And supporting the RNs with patient care technicians to give them time to connect with and care for each patient, individually. Best of all, the 1:4 ratios apply to all Adult Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units throughout the hospital.

Excellent patient care, continuing educational opportunities in healthcare, community service, and participation in pioneering treatments and research set UMC in Tucson, Arizona, apart from other hospitals.

Fresh air, warm and sunny days, friendly people, majestic mountain views and a thriving cultural scene set Tucson, Arizona, apart from other cities.

At UMC, it is people who make us the place to be. Our staff is our most valuable resource, and their superb efforts, outstanding competence and sincere dedication make UMC one of the top healthcare facilities in the country. We are interested in attracting nurses who share a desire for quality and exceptional customer service, a value for achievement and collaboration, and a vision for excellence and growth.

UMC offers many opportunities for professional growth, personal enrichment and career development.

Whether patients need routine care or the latest treatments in highly specialized areas, University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona is a recognized leader in providing outstanding patient care and pioneering new medical technologies.

UMC is ranked as one of the best hospitals in the United States with special recognition for it's major solid organ and bone marrow transplantation programs. It's leadership is evident in programs throughout the hospital, including heart transplant patients whose hopes are encouraged by knowing UMC's heart transplantation program boasts one of the best survival rates in the world.

UMC, a nonprofit 355-bed hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine, is supported by University Physicians Healthcare, the group practice which encompasses the faculty physicians of the University of Arizona College of Medicine—many of whom have been named by their peers as The Best Doctors in America. UMC is located at the Arizona Health Sciences Center (AHSC), adjacent to the University of Arizona. AHSC includes the colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and School of Health-Related Professions, and University Physicians medical group.

As part of the UMC team, you will experience an exciting blend of excellent patient care, continuing education opportunities and participation in pioneering treatments and research that are world renowned. UMC has earned the reputation as one of the country's foremost medical teaching institutions.

Information on Nursing Research

External researchers wishing information and instruction on what is needed for approval to conduct research inhouse may contact Anita B. Crockett, chair, Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice Committee at acrockett@umcaz.edu.