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Registered Nurse RN NICU

Banner Health

Phoenix, Arizona

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RNNICUNeonatal Intensive CareCritical & Intensive CareNeonatology

Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026

About this role

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix NICU is a Level IV NICU with 74 private rooms and state-of-the-art technology. This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and standards of professional nursing practice. The position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others under their direction. Full-time NIGHT shift position at a Magnet facility with an active shared leadership council. Qualified candidates must have prior RN NICU experience.

Requirements

  • Current, valid RN license in state of practice or compact RN licensure
  • BLS certification required
  • Prior RN NICU experience required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Professional certification preferred
  • Fingerprint clearance required for certain settings
  • 1 year experience in acute care hospital setting for Registry/Travel positions
  • Must maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to area of work

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Financial security options
  • 18% night shift differential
  • $3/hour weekend shift differential
  • Professional development support

About the employer

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Banner Health
Health system employer

Banner Health is a healthcare system operating in the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area, with multiple facilities including Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix and Thunderbird Medical Center. Based on the job descriptions reviewed, Banner Health employs registered nurses across various Progressive Care…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Competitive sign-on bonuses ranging from $10,000 to $15,000
  • 18% night shift differential and $3/hour weekend shift differential
  • Magnet recognition at Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix

What reviewers flag

  • Rotating weekends and holidays required
  • Sign-on bonuses require a 24-month commitment
  • Night shift mandatory for certain available positions
AcademicCardiovascular specialtyProgressive careMagnet-recognizedSurgical specialtyTeaching hospital

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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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