Registered Nurse RN New Graduate Neuro PCU

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

PTO/Sick time accrual

401K matching

Shift differentials: $3/hour weekend,

Job summary

Banner Health's New Nurse Experience program in Mesa, AZ offers a full‑time RN residency on the Neuro-Stroke Progressive Care Unit with mentoring, simulation training, and development opportunities.

New grads will work three 12‑hour shifts with day and night rotations; candidates must graduate from an accredited program, hold a current BLS, and reside within commuting distance of the facility.

Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS card or ability to obtain certification before start date.
• No more than 12 months of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients.
• Provides care in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policies.

Skills

BLS

Cerner EMR

RN Licensure

New Graduate RN

Education

BSN preferred

ADN accepted at select locations

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

PCU-7th Floor-Hosp

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 Program 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.

Successful candidates will be placed in specific units at Banner Health facilities to be clinically mentored by unit staff and educators. We offer all our new grads multiple Career Pathways and development opportunities to achieve your long‑term career goals. Whether you are wanting to go into a specialty unit, leadership roles, non‑bedside nursing opportunities, or any other sector of nursing - we will help you get there!

The expectation is that you will stay on your NNE unit for at least 12 months to get a full and comprehensive training experience! New grads will also need to live within a reasonable commute distance of the facility they are hired into.

Most new nurses will work three 12‑hour shifts, which will include weekend and holiday rotations with other staff members, Day shift 7:00am-7:30pm - Night shift 7:00pm-7:30am

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
• 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

Preferred Criteria:

• Candidates with an active RN licensed
• Previous clinical healthcare experience
• BSN is preferred - open to ADN at select locations

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 and is not limited to, Health/Dental/Vision insurance (if employee desires), PTO/Sick time accrual, and 401K matching. Benefits begin the 1st of the month following your start date.

Unit Description:

The Neuro-Stroke Progressive Care Unit is nationally certified as a Primary Stroke Unit by the Joint Commission. It is a three‑wing, 74‑bed telemetry unit that provides acute care for all stroke and neuro patients as well as cardiac, medical, and post‑surgical patients. While this is a challenging, high‑acuity unit, the potential for learning and growth is unmatched.

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