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Medical Surgical Nurse

Posted Oct 16

Unit and setting
Med-Surg
License
RN license Registered Nurse: AZ
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse: AZ
Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Also asks
American Heart Association

Preferred

Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience
1 (one) year of recent acute care experience Preferred: 1 (one) year of recent acute care experience

What it pays

Against similar roles
Arizona staff median is $44/hrArizona staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $53/hr, across 680 postings. This posting's $35/hr to $59/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.

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  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on Arizona General Hospital’s careers page.

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) , you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

  • Provides comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes for the patient.
  • Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in patients condition (i.e. Lab, vitals, signs and test values) in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.
  • Delegates tasks based on the needs of the patient, potential for harm, patient stability, task complexity, and outcome predictability within the scope of skill set and practice.
  • Uses knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs.
  • Applies negotiation and conflict management strategies.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Registered Nurse: AZ
  • American Heart Association
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months of hire

Preferred

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • 1 (one) year of recent acute care experience

#MedSurgRN2025 Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Where You Will Thrive. Where You Will Make a Difference. Where Collaboration Amplifies Care.

At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team – you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives.

Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities.

But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U. S. residents.

If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further.

This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.

What's around it?

In Mesa, AZ

Mesa, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent
$1,620/mo
Household income
$82,752/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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