Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
Goodyear, Arizona
- Unit
- DOU
Posted Jul 1 · New grads welcomed
What the listing says
Role
- On the floor
- Charge shifts
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most AZ staff postings
AZ staff postings that state pay run $24/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $51/hr, across 375 postings.
About this role
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) DOU - Direct Observation Unit for a nursing job in Goodyear, Arizona. 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).
Sourced from a public job board.
“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” · from this posting
Requirements
- Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school; License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona; CPR; ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department; BSN preferred; 1 year of acute care experience but will consider new graduate; Certification in specialty area of practice preferred; Effective interpersonal skills; Basic computer skills; 12 hour shift
Place
- City
- Goodyear, Arizona
- Median rent
- $1,956/mo
- Local household income
- $103,319/yr
- State price level
- 1% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Arizona index 100.7, where 100 is the national average.
Goodyear, Arizona is one of the Phoenix metro's fastest-growing cities, offering a lower cost of living compared to similar metro areas. With a walkability index of 6.3, it's largely car-dependent but boasts strong community spirit. Nestled near the Estrella Mountains, it's ideal for nurses seeking suburban comfort with desert scenery at a reasonable price.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
The work shows up most clearly in the ED, a Direct Observation Unit, and ICU charge paths—twelve-hour shifts and a 36-hour week are the rhythm called out for the ED, with flexible shifts noted on that posting. Pay on public…
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
