Registered Nurse DAY SHIFT

Surprise Health and Rehabilitation Center

Surprise, Arizona

Posted Oct 16 · New grads welcomed

License: RN license RN (Required)
Term: Permanent

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Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

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Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Arizona staff rolesArizona staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $52/hr, across 563 postings.

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Surprise Health and Rehabilitation Center

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NEW GRADS WELCOMED!!! We’re always looking for exceptional professionals to join our team, so if you’re looking to make a change to work at a truly remarkable place come join our SURPRISE NURSING TEAM!!

We have DAILY PAY, LOW RATIOS, unit nurse managers to support you 24/7, admissions nurse to help with all new admits and Respiratory Therapist for our Trach and Vent unit.

We are a provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitative services and offer a work environment where our teams are empowered to achieve superior clinical outcomes and high resident/family satisfaction ratings. We develop and support our employees so they can deliver a dignified and positive experience to our residents. We strive to achieve these objectives by living our core values of Customer Second, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Celebration and Ownership. Our mission is, through moments of truth, to dignify long term and assisted care in the eyes of the world

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $37.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Experience

Trach/Vent: 1 year (Required)

License/

Certification

Fingerprint clearance card (Required)

RN (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Surprise, AZ

Surprise, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $2,033/mo
Household income: $96,711/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Surprise, AZ

NeighborhoodsSurprise features a mix of newer master-planned developments, traditional suburban subdivisions, and active-adult enclaves. Marley Park is widely favored for its distinct front-porch architecture, scenic tree-lined streets, and abundant community green spaces, while Sterling Grove offers a more upscale, resort-style master-planned environment. Growing subdivisions like Asante and Surprise Farms provide newer single-family construction, and Mountain Vista Ranch offers convenient access to local charter schools and community amenities. Established neighborhoods like Kingswood Park deliver mature landscaping, while large communities such as Sun City Grand and Arizona Traditions cater to active adults.

Surprise features a mix of newer master-planned developments, traditional suburban subdivisions, and active-adult enclaves. Marley Park is widely favored for its distinct front-porch architecture, scenic tree-lined streets, and abundant community green spaces, while Sterling Grove offers a more upscale, resort-style master-planned environment.

Growing subdivisions like Asante and Surprise Farms provide newer single-family construction, and Mountain Vista Ranch offers convenient access to local charter schools and community amenities. Established neighborhoods like Kingswood Park deliver mature landscaping, while large communities such as Sun City Grand and Arizona Traditions cater to active adults.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: biszantzconnection.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundGetting around Surprise and the broader West Valley requires a personal vehicle, as public transit infrastructure is minimal. Healthcare workers based locally at facilities like Banner Health Center enjoy straightforward surface-street travel, with average commutes running under half an hour. However, commuting inward toward downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale, or central Valley trauma centers involves navigating congested freeway connections across the valley during peak shift changes.

Getting around Surprise and the broader West Valley requires a personal vehicle, as public transit infrastructure is minimal. Healthcare workers based locally at facilities like Banner Health Center enjoy straightforward surface-street travel, with average commutes running under half an hour.

However, commuting inward toward downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale, or central Valley trauma centers involves navigating congested freeway connections across the valley during peak shift changes.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: rent.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the 26-acre Surprise Community Park, which includes an urban fishing lake, walking paths, shaded ramadas, and a picturesque bridge. Nearby, White Tank Mountain Regional Park encompasses rugged desert terrain offering hiking and mountain biking routes like the paved Waterfall Trail, along with ancient petroglyphs and native wildlife sightings of javelinas and bobcats. Boating and watersports at Lake Pleasant Regional Park are also within easy driving distance, supplemented by dozens of local golf courses across the city.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the 26-acre Surprise Community Park, which includes an urban fishing lake, walking paths, shaded ramadas, and a picturesque bridge. Nearby, White Tank Mountain Regional Park encompasses rugged desert terrain offering hiking and mountain biking routes like the paved Waterfall Trail, along with ancient petroglyphs and native wildlife sightings of javelinas and bobcats.

Boating and watersports at Lake Pleasant Regional Park are also within easy driving distance, supplemented by dozens of local golf courses across the city.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: risewellhomes.com Source 2: visitarizona.com Source 3: rent.com Source 4: reddit.com

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Living in Surprise

Surprise offers relocating nurses an appealing suburban refuge in the northwest Valley, defined by expansive desert vistas, master-planned neighborhoods, and a relaxed community pace. For healthcare workers at Banner Health Center or nearby regional clinics, daily commutes are short and manageable, avoiding the gridlock deeper inside Phoenix. Neighborhoods like Marley Park stand out for front-porch community aesthetics and tree-shaded parks, while newer builds in Asante and luxury options in Sterling Grove provide broad housing variety. Shift workers will appreciate the quiet residential streets, scenic hiking along the Waterfall Trail in White Tank Mountain Regional Park, and spring baseball at Surprise Stadium, home to the Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals. Tradeoffs are real: summers bring unrelenting triple-digit heat, personal vehicle ownership is mandatory due to sparse public transit, and late-night dining or high-energy nightlife options are scarce. For clinicians seeking safe streets, spacious living, and a sun-drenched outdoor lifestyle, Surprise presents a compelling West Valley landing spot.

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As of 2026Source 1: risewellhomes.com Source 2: visitarizona.com Source 3: rent.com Source 4: youtube.com

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Surprise, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.