New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - IRF
Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit.
Posted Sep 18 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- IRF New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - IRF
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed 1 year of acute care experience but will consider new graduate.
- License
- Registered Nurse license Check your license
- Certification
- CPR
- Certification
- ACLS as applicable by Facility/Department
- Certification
- ACLS upon orientation completion for ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D: ACLS required upon orientation completion.
- Certification
- NRP upon orientation completion for Post-partum, Nursery, L&D Post-partum, Nursery, L&D: NRP required upon orientation completion.
- Certification
- Certification or specialized training in bariatrics for Bariatrics Bariatrics: Certification or specialized training in bariatrics specialty area of practice.
- Certification
- Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care for Wound Care Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care.
- Certification
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring within six months of hire for L&D onlyAfter hire · must obtain within six months of hire
- Certification
- ACLS within six months of hire for PACUAfter hire · must obtain within six months of hire
- Education
- Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
- Experience
- Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator for Level II EQ Level II EQ Only: A minimum of two years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator.
- 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
- Must be able 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
- Excellent customer service skills Excellent customer service skills.
- Also asks
- Basic computer skills Must have basic computer skills
Preferred
- Certification
- Certification in specialty area of practice
- Certification
- PALS for PACU PACU: ACLS required or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS preferred.
- Experience
- 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.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →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
- Childcare
- Offered
- Eligibility
- Benefits eligibility may vary by location and is 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 accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accountsHealth savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount programEmployee Assistance program, Employee discount program
More benefits (4)
- BenefitsPet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insuranceVoluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
- Employee Assistance program
- Employee discount program
- Childcare
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Coordinates care planning with other disciplines Coordinates care planning with other disciplines.
- Day to day
- Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals.
- Day to day
- Participates in hourly rounding Participates in hourly rounding.
- Day to day
- Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices.
- Charge
- May at times be asked to be in charge for shifts May at times be asked to be in charge for a shift(s).
- Day to day
- Assesses patient needs on admission and ongoing basis 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 based upon patient assessment and data analysis Determines nursing diagnosis based upon patient assessment and data analysis.
- Day to day
- Sets practical, realistic outcome goals and guides patient in achieving them
- Day to day
- Individualizes plan of care based on patient needs Individualizes the patient’s plan of care based on patient needs and circumstantial/procedural complexities.
- Day to day
- Implements nursing and medical orders and assures appropriateness Implements nursing and medical orders and assures they are appropriate to the patient’s current status.
- Details
- 200-bed acute care hospital
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
- Hospital
- Abrazo WEST Campus
- Address
- 13677 WEST MCDOWELL ROAD, GOODYEAR, AZ, 85395
- CMS rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 207
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 askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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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 West 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
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.
Organization Description
Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.
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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. ,
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
What's around it?
Goodyear, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,956/mo
- Household income
- $103,319/yr, all local households, not nurse pay