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Valleywise Health System

Health system employer · Based in Phoenix, AZ

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What the day-to-day looks like

Shifts hiring now
Nights 1

Benefits

The ED Nurse position advertises shift differentials of 18% on weekdays and 26% on weekends for PM shifts.

The city

Living in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix delivers year-round sunshine, sweeping desert mountain views, and a booming healthcare sector with major hospital systems constantly hiring RNs. The metro offers everything from bustling urban cores to quiet suburban sprawl, plus easy weekend escapes to Sedona or Flagstaff when the Valley heat calls for a cooler break.

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Metro price level · Phoenix area
3% above the national average
BEA index 103.3 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,582/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$81,332/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

Valleywise Health System is the Phoenix area's only public teaching health system, serving Maricopa County since 1877. Operated as the Maricopa County Special Health Care District, it is a Level One Trauma Center that provides critical emergency care alongside comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychiatric services.

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More about Valleywise Health System

The system holds the distinction of establishing Arizona's first medical residency program and remains committed to training the next generation of providers. For nurses, Valleywise offers a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment where they work closely with physicians and care teams to deliver age-specific, patient-centered care. The organization emphasizes its teaching mission, providing opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. Nursing roles span emergency department, psychiatric, and advanced clinical practice, with nurses serving as patient advocates and educators. Employee stories at Valleywise highlight resilience, perseverance, compassion, and dedication. The organization itself acknowledges that its team has historically delivered exceptional care 'without the comparable facilities and resources as some of their peers,' which speaks to both the commitment of its workforce and the resource constraints they navigate. Employee feedback indicates appreciation for personal recognition, learning opportunities, and a clear sense of purpose, though management and advancement opportunities receive more mixed reviews.

Mission: Provide exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time. Vision: Be nationally recognized for transforming care to improve community health. Values: Accountability, Compassion, Excellence, and Safety.

Working here

Culture and working life

resiliencecompassioncollaborativeteachingpublic serviceperseverancepatient advocacyinnovation

What to consider

Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 437 reviews for Clinical Nurse roles in Phoenix, AZ. Detailed sub-ratings include: Work-life balance 3.4/5, Pay and benefits 3.5/5, Job security and advancement 3.2/5, Management 3.0/5, and Culture 3.3/5. Employees highlight a feeling of personal appreciation, the ability to learn new things, and a clear sense of purpose as top positives. Glassdoor also lists 334 reviews for the organization. The lowest-scoring category is Management at 3.0/5, suggesting room for improvement in leadership effectiveness.

The good

  • Public teaching health system offering robust learning and professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary team approach emphasized across nursing roles
  • Level One Trauma Center providing high-acuity clinical experience
  • Strong sense of purpose and mission-driven culture serving the community
  • Employees report feeling personal appreciation for their work
  • Psychiatric nursing offers a structured, stigma-free therapeutic program with robust teamwork

The hard parts

  • Organization acknowledges working without comparable facilities and resources as some peer institutions
  • Management receives the lowest sub-rating at 3.0/5 on Indeed, indicating leadership concerns
  • Job security and advancement scored relatively low at 3.2/5
  • Culture rating of 3.3/5 suggests workplace culture has room for improvement

The reality check

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Quick facts

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Roles from Valleywise Health System

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Renal Dialysis RN- Pool

$51/hr

Valleywise Health System · Health system employer

Phoenix, AZ

  • RN
  • Per diem
  • Compact license OK
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Registered Nurse - Surgical Trauma Nights

$36/hr

Valleywise Health System · Health system employer

Phoenix, AZ

  • RN
  • Night shift
Apply

Registered Nurse Psychiatric

$44/hr

Valleywise Health System · Health system employer

Phoenix, AZ

  • RN
Apply

Registered Nurse - ED

$44/hr

Valleywise Health System · Health system employer

Phoenix, AZ

  • RN
Apply
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