Registered Nurse - Surgical/Trauma/PCU - Med/Surg

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse to join the Surgical/Trauma/PCU Med/Surg team. You will perform patient assessments, administer medications, and craft individualized care plans in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment that emphasizes high-quality, age-specific care.

Qualifications include an AZ RN license (or compact), a BLS card, and either completion of the New Graduate RN training or prior acute care experience. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prefer a bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing.
• Must possess a current AZ RN license, or compact licensure for the state of practice.
• BLS required; ACLS may be required based on area of practice.
• New Graduate RN training or acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient assessments and manage medication administration.
• Craft personalized care plans and educate patients.
• Oversee ancillary staff and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Handle essential documentation and EMR navigation.

Skills

Assessments

Medication administration

Care plans

Communication

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Cultural competency

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

AZ RN license

BLS

ACLS (onsite/upon hire if applicable)

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) navigation

Job description

Registered Nurse - Surgical/Trauma/PCU - Med/Surg

Clinical Nurse | Join the Team at Valleywise Health

The Vibe
Are you a dedicated RN who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a Clinical Nurse to be the heartbeat of our patient care team. Working alongside top-tier physicians and a multidisciplinary crew, you’ll deliver high-quality, age-specific care that truly makes a difference in our diverse community.

What You’ll Do

• Be the Expert:Lead patient assessments, manage medication administration, and craft personalized care plans that work.
• Be an Advocate:Act as a champion and educator for your patients, ensuring they feel heard and supported every step of the way.
• Be a Leader:Oversee ancillary staff and jump into team-building and quality improvement initiatives to keep our standards high.
• Be Efficient:Handle essential documentation and promote cost-effective, meaningful healthcare solutions.

Why You’ll Love It
At Valleywise Health, you aren’t just "filling a shift." You’ll have the autonomy to delegate care according to best practices while being backed by a supportive Nurse Manager and a mission-driven team.

Hourly Pay Rate: $34.15 - $50.37

Qualifications

Education:

• Prefer a bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing.

Experience:

• Must successfully complete the Valleywise Health New Graduate RN training program or have prior acute nursing experience demonstrating an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Previous acute care hospital experience in the area he or she is applying for is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must possess a current, valid AZ RN license, a temporary AZ RN license, or avalid compact RN licensure for the current state of practice.
• Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• In addition, certification or continuing education may be required based on the area of practice:
  • Medical Oncology Ortho: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer. Must obtain an ONS (Chemotherapy Biotherapy Card) within twelve (12) months of hire or transfer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
• Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer successfully.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

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