Registered Nurse RN New Graduate General PCU

Banner Health; Glendale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Health insurance

PTO / Sick time accrual

Job summary

Banner Health in Glendale, AZ is offering a New Nurse Experience RN Residency program. This full-time position supports new graduates transitioning to a competent, professional nurse through precepted clinical experiences, simulation training, and competency assessments.

The program emphasizes collaboration, ongoing learning, and professional development within Banner Health’s comprehensive benefits package and Total Rewards program. Eligible BSN or ADN pathways are noted across select locations.

Qualifications

• Must be a recent or upcoming graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in state of practice or compact state.
• BLS certification required or obtainable before start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in accordance with standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality care.
• Document care plans and patient responses accurately in the EHR.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Recent nursing graduate

Education

BSN preferred

ADN accepted at select locations

Job description

Primary City/State:

Glendale, Arizona

Department Name:

PCU-2C

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Nursing

The New Graduate RN Residency Program at Banner Health has received the highest accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP). Banner Health’s New Nurse Experience (NNE) provides a collaborative learning environment where you can refine your nursing skills, enhance your knowledge, and transition from a new graduate to a fully competent, professional nurse at Banner Health.

About our program:

The Banner Health New Nurse Experience is a full-time Registered Nurse position that assists you in transitioning from a new graduate to a fully competent, professional nurse at Banner Health. This program provides a collaborative learning environment in which you can refine your nursing skills, enhance your knowledge, and develop new personal and professional relationships.

Program Activities Include:

• Clinical experiences with a preceptor
• Training in our state-of-the-art Banner Simulation Center
• Competency and skills assessment and verification
• Orientation to the Cerner electronic medical health record system
• Patient care skills lab that provides hands‑on experience with equipment
• e‑Learning modules
• Resources for professional and personal development

Requirements to Apply Online:

• Recent or Upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program
• BSN is preferred - open to ADN at select locations
• Current BLS card (through either American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI) or ability to obtain certification before a start date
• No More than 12 months of RN experience
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred

Benefits/Compensation:

This is a full time, benefitted, and paid position. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable. All New Grad RN positions are eligible for Banner Health’s “Total Rewards Compensation Package”, which includes Health/Dental/Vision insurance (if employee desires), PTO/Sick time accrual, 401K, and a long list of other benefits. Benefits begin the 1st of the month following your start date.

Unit Description:

Be part of something new and exciting in Banner Thunderbird Medical Center's newly constructed East Tower Progressive Care Unit. This state‑of‑the‑art 25‑bed General PCU was thoughtfully designed to support both exceptional patient care and an outstanding nursing experience. As one of the hospital's premier progressive care environments, this unit offers nurses the opportunity to work in a modern setting while caring for one of the most diverse and clinically complex patient populations in the organization.

The General PCU serves as a critical bridge between intensive care and medical‑surgical care, providing advanced monitoring and treatment for patients with vascular, cardiothoracic, heart failure, neurological, respiratory, and multisystem medical conditions. Nurses on this unit develop a broad and highly marketable skill set through exposure to a wide variety of diagnoses, acuity levels, and patient care challenges. Patients arrive from multiple pathways, including ICU step‑downs, rapid‑response escalations from inpatient units, and direct admissions from the Emergency Department, creating a fast‑paced and intellectually stimulating environment where critical thinking is essential.

What truly distinguishes this unit is its culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. The team is comprised of nurses who are adaptable, proactive, and passionate about delivering evidence‑based care. Whether you are an experienced PCU nurse or looking to elevate your career in progressive care, you'll be supported by strong leadership, engaged educators, and a multidisciplinary team committed to professional development at every stage of your journey.

Why Nurses Are Excited About This Unit:

• Newly constructed, modern East Tower care environment
• Diverse patient population offering unparalleled clinical variety
• Significant exposure to high‑acuity and complex medical conditions
• Strong foundation for growth into critical care, leadership, and specialty nursing roles
• Collaborative team culture focused on learning, innovation, and patient‑centered outcomes
• Professional development opportunities for nurses at all experience levels
• Competitive compensation, including an 18% night shift differential and $3/hour weekend differential

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.

2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient‑specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.

3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.

4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.

5. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.

6. Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.

7. Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.

8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.

9.Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Additional certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.

Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through annual validations. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty area. Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a physician practice or an acute care setting.

In a Home Health setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and possess a valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage is also required to be active and maintained.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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