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Associate Director RN Neuro Progressive Care

Banner Health

Glendale, Arizona

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RNNeuroProgressive CareOrthopedicTrauma

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

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The night shift has long tenure and strong teamwork.

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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. We provide ongoing education to promote professional excellence. The night shift has long tenure and strong teamwork. We are looking for an amazing leader to continue to drive high quality care and patient experience. As an Associate Director, you will be leading a high performing team on our night shift, participating in and leading facility wide committees. Our amazing Progressive Care Leaders drive operational and clinical quality results, ensuring our patients receive the best care possible.

Requirements

  • BSN or MSN required for all new hires
  • Current RN license in state of practice
  • BLS certification
  • Two years of clinical management experience relevant to patient population
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinical care management
  • Critical thinking, communication, influence, decision-making, analytical, and flexibility skills
  • Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (for behavioral health settings serving children)
  • Master's degree in nursing preferred

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

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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