Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit

Tenet-AZ Region

Goodyear, Arizona

Posted Jul 1 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting: DOU
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Community Hospital

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…

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Experience preferred but new grads welcome for ED RN role

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36 hours per week; 12-hour shifts; flexible shifts available for ED RN

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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).

What's around it?

In Goodyear, AZ

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

Life in Goodyear, AZ

NeighborhoodsPopular areas for residents include the expansive master-planned Estrella Mountain Ranch (Estrella) to the south, known for lakeside amenities, golf, and mountain views, though it sits farther from highway corridors. In contrast, Palm Valley and Canyon Trails offer convenient central and northern locations near shopping, parks, and direct I-10 access. Budget-conscious relocators also look toward developing communities like Estrella Vista, Sarival Village, and Wildflower Ranch, while nearby Litchfield Park provides an established, historic small-town feel right along Goodyear's border.

Popular areas for residents include the expansive master-planned Estrella Mountain Ranch (Estrella) to the south, known for lakeside amenities, golf, and mountain views, though it sits farther from highway corridors. In contrast, Palm Valley and Canyon Trails offer convenient central and northern locations near shopping, parks, and direct I-10 access.

Budget-conscious relocators also look toward developing communities like Estrella Vista, Sarival Village, and Wildflower Ranch, while nearby Litchfield Park provides an established, historic small-town feel right along Goodyear's border.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: inspiredrealestatelife.com Source 3: mentorsmoving.com Source 4: youtube.com

Getting aroundCommuting centers primarily around the Interstate 10 corridor, which traverses east-west through the city and serves as the main conduit into central Phoenix, roughly 20 to 22 miles away. East and central Goodyear offer the fastest highway access, whereas neighborhoods tucked south in Estrella require a longer surface-street haul before hitting the freeway. While local driving to nearby West Valley facilities is relatively easy, shift workers commuting eastward into downtown Phoenix must contend with severe rush-hour traffic backups along I-10.

Commuting centers primarily around the Interstate 10 corridor, which traverses east-west through the city and serves as the main conduit into central Phoenix, roughly 20 to 22 miles away. East and central Goodyear offer the fastest highway access, whereas neighborhoods tucked south in Estrella require a longer surface-street haul before hitting the freeway.

While local driving to nearby West Valley facilities is relatively easy, shift workers commuting eastward into downtown Phoenix must contend with severe rush-hour traffic backups along I-10.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: inspiredrealestatelife.com Source 3: travelawaits.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor enthusiasts have direct access to rugged trails in the nearby Estrella Mountain Regional Park and the White Tank Mountains, including routes like the Black Rock trail. Within city limits, South Lake Park in Estrella features a scenic 1.3-mile lake loop path, sandy shoreline, fishing, and night-sky viewing at the Star Tower, while Goodyear Community Park provides lighted tennis and pickleball courts, ballfields, a skate park, and splash pads to cool off.

Outdoor enthusiasts have direct access to rugged trails in the nearby Estrella Mountain Regional Park and the White Tank Mountains, including routes like the Black Rock trail. Within city limits, South Lake Park in Estrella features a scenic 1.3-mile lake loop path, sandy shoreline, fishing, and night-sky viewing at the Star Tower, while Goodyear Community Park provides lighted tennis and pickleball courts, ballfields, a skate park, and splash pads to cool off.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: cremedelacreme.com Source 2: travelawaits.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: mentorsmoving.com

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Living in Goodyear

Located approximately 20 miles west of Phoenix in the Sonoran Desert, Goodyear is an expanding West Valley city defined by master-planned neighborhoods, mountain backdrops, and a relaxed suburban pace. For relocating healthcare professionals, the community balances safe, quiet living with convenient local amenities. Master-planned developments like Estrella Mountain Ranch provide resort-style lakeside living and hiking trails, while northern and central districts like Palm Valley and Canyon Trails place residents right along Interstate 10. Baseball lovers enjoy spring training at Goodyear Ballpark, while outdoor enthusiasts frequent South Lake Park and nearby Estrella Mountain Regional Park. The key tradeoffs center on transportation and weather: getting into central Phoenix requires braving heavy peak-hour traffic along I-10, local transit is scarce, and summer brings sustained desert heat. For nurses seeking newer housing developments, low crime, and an outdoor lifestyle with easy access to West Valley healthcare facilities, Goodyear offers an appealing, community-oriented base.

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As of 2026-04-15Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: travelawaits.com Source 3: mentorsmoving.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: inspiredrealestatelife.com

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Goodyear, AZFrom Census ACS 2024.