Skip to content
All jobs

New Grad Registered Nurse (RN)- Med Surg

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus logo

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

Glendale, Arizona

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit. Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Posted Oct 13 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
Med Surg · Hospital New Grad Registered Nurse (RN)- Med Surg
License
RN license License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.Registered Nurse license in Arizona

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed Preferred Requirements: BSN 1 year of acute care experience but will consider new graduate.
License
Registered Nurse license in Arizona License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. Check your license
Certification
CPR
Certification
ACLS as applicable by facility/department
Education
Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
Also asks
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required.
Also asks
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure.
Also asks
Basic computer skills Must have basic computer skills

Preferred

Certification
Certification in specialty area of practice Certification in specialty area of practice preferred
Experience
1 year of acute care experience; new graduates considered 1 year of acute care experience but will consider new graduate.
Your six-month RN application plan

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

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

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

Eligibility
Eligibility determined by employment status Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Benefits401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
  • BenefitsCareer development and continuing education opportunitiesCareer development and continuing education opportunities
  • BenefitsHealth savings accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • BenefitsHealthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
More benefits (11)
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance programEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • BenefitsEmployee discount program
  • BenefitsPet insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
  • BenefitsLegal insurance
  • BenefitsAccident and critical illness insurance
  • BenefitsLong term care insurance
  • BenefitsElder and childcare
  • BenefitsAuto and home insurance
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day
Assesses patient needs on admission and ongoing Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.
Day to day
Determines nursing diagnosis Determines nursing diagnosis based upon patient assessment and data analysis.
Day to day
Sets patient population specific outcome goals Sets practical, realistic and appropriate patient population specific outcome goals.
Day to day
Individualizes plan of care Individualizes the patient’s plan of care based on patient needs and circumstantial/procedural complexities.
Day to day
Implements nursing and medical orders Implements nursing and medical orders and assures they are appropriate to the patient’s current status.
Day to day
Coordinates care planning with other disciplines Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
Day to day
Participates in hourly rounding Participates in hourly rounding.
Day to day
Systematically evaluates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals.
Day to day
Directs other healthcare employees in patient care Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating and utilizing independent judgement in directing other healthcare employees for the provision of patient care.
Day to day
Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices.
Charge
May be asked to be in charge for a shift May at times be asked to be in charge for a shift(s).
Hours stated
Night
Details
217-bed hospital A 217-bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988.

The workplace

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus logo
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
Hospital

You would step into Abrazo Arrowhead Campus at 18701 N. 67th Ave. in Glendale—an acute care teaching hospital in the Abrazo Health network that opened in 1988. The work here centers on cardiovascular care (Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care),…

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for 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?
Build questions for this role

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 Abrazo Arrowhead Campus’ careers page.

Read full text

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Position renders individualized, age specific and direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating and utilizing independent judgement in directing other healthcare employees for the provision of patient care. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals. Participates in hourly rounding. Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices. May at times be asked to be in charge for a shift(s).

Responsibilities

  • Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.
  • Determines nursing diagnosis based upon patient assessment and data analysis.
  • Sets practical, realistic and appropriate patient population specific outcome goals. Utilizes patient and family input when appropriate and guides patient in achieving goals.
  • Individualizes the patient’s plan of care based on patient needs and circumstantial/procedural complexities.
  • Implements nursing and medical orders and assures they are appropriate to the patient’s current status.
  • Other tasks assigned at the hospital

Qualifications

  • Special

Skills

  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Must have basic computer skills
  • Minimum Requirements:

Education

  • Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
  • L&D only: Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire. Updated 12/09/09.
  • Level II EQ Only: A minimum of two years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator.
  • License/

Certifications

  • License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. CPR. ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department
  • ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required upon orientation completion.
  • ER: PALS or ENPC required or must obtain within ninety days
  • Post-partum, Nursery, L&D: NRP required upon orientation completion.
  • Bariatrics: Certification or specialized training in bariatrics specialty area of practice.
  • Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care.
  • Preferred Requirements:
  • BSN
  • 1 year of acute care experience but will consider new graduate. Certification in specialty area of practice preferred
  • License/

Certification

  • PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS preferred.
  • ACLS.

#LI-AL1

Organization Description

A 217-bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988. The hospital is recognized for providing advanced services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics and emergency care. Join our team!

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. 2603018960

What's around it?

In Glendale, AZ

Glendale, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,528/mo
Household income
$73,530/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Glendale, AZ

Nurses on this role

Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, leave a heads-up, or fix a detail.
What would you like to do?
Add ratings or a short headline

A person reviews every submission before anything changes.