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Nursing Associate Director Progressive Care Unit

Banner Health

Glendale, Arizona

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Posted Aug 2, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

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About this role

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Primary City/State: Glendale, Arizona. Department Name: PCU-Medical ST4EW-Hosp. Work Shift: Day. Job Category: Nursing. Banner Health believes leadership matters. Banner Thunderbird is a Level 1 Trauma Center. This is a 40 bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in the care of patients with orthopedic, neurology/neurosurgery and trauma needs. All our nurses are stroke certified and most are certified in Trauma Care. As an Associate Director, you will be leading a high performing team participating in and leading facility wide committees. POSITION SUMMARY: This position provides managerial and clinical support to patients and staff. Uses depth and breadth of clinical management knowledge to ensure the provision of high quality, safe, and cost effective patient care. Demonstrates clinical expertise and oversees the leadership of clinical, financial, and personnel management of the assigned areas.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • BSN or MSN required for all new hires
  • BSN required for internal transfers/promotions within 6 months of transfer/promotion
  • Current RN license in state of practice
  • BLS certification
  • Two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population
  • Knowledge and skills of specialty area
  • Critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (required for behavioral health clinical settings serving children)

Benefits

  • health and financial security options

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

Living in Glendale, AZ

Glendale sits just northwest of Phoenix, offering nurses a family-friendly desert suburb with easy access to big-city amenities. The city blends quiet residential streets with the entertainment district around Westgate, home to shopping, dining, and the NFL stadium — giving you both laid-back living and weekend energy in one sunny Arizona locale.

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State price level · Arizona
100.7
1% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,528/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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