Registered Nurse RN New Graduate General PCU

Location: Banner Thunderbird Med Ctr (5555 W Thunderbird Rd), United States of America

Primary City/State

Glendale, Arizona

Department Name

PCU-2C

Work Shift

Varied

Job Category

Nursing

Great nursing careers start with great training. Nurses at Banner Health enjoy some of the best on-the-job-training in the industry. We care about you, your nursing career today and your future. Apply today and build your career.

The New Graduate RN Residency Program at Banner Health has received the highest accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP). Banner Health’s New Nurse Experience (NNE) provides a collaborative learning environment where you can refine your nursing skills, enhance your knowledge, and transition from a new graduate to a fully competent, professional nurse at Banner Health.

About our program

The Banner Health New Nurse Experience is a full-time Registered Nurse position that assists you in transitioning from a new graduate to a fully competent, professional nurse at Banner Health. This program provides a collaborative learning environment in which you can refine your nursing skills, enhance your knowledge, and develop new personal and professional relationships.

Successful candidates will be placed in specific units at Banner Health facilities to be clinically mentored by unit staff and educators. We offer all of our New Grads multiple Career Pathways and development opportunities to achieve your long-term career goals. Whether you are wanting to go into a specialty unit, leadership roles, non-bedside nursing opportunities, or any other sector of nursing - we will help you get there! The expectation is that you will stay on your NNE unit for at least 12 months to get a full and comprehensive training experience! New Grads will also need to live within a reasonable commute distance of the facility they are hired into.

Most new nurses will work three 12 hour shifts, which will include weekend and holiday rotations with other staff members.

Program Activities Include

• Clinical experiences with a preceptor
• Training in our state-of-the-art Banner Simulation Center
• Competency and skills assessment and verification
• Orientation to the Cerner electronic medical health record system
• Patient care skills lab that provides hands-on experience with equipment
• e-Learning modules
• Resources for professional and personal development

Requirements to Apply Online

• Recent or Upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program
• BSN is preferred - open to ADN at select locations
• Current BLS card (through either American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI) or ability to obtain certification before a start date
• No More than 12 months of RN experience
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred
• Please note the email you apply with is where all updates and information will be sent to, even after you graduate. We recommend applying with a personal email rather than a school email address.

Application Deadlines/Process

It is recommended that you apply no earlier than 60 days prior to your graduation date.

• If you have completed a Banner Health Student Preceptorship or are a current Nurse Extern with Banner Health, please apply at R4386490.

Benefits/Compensation

This is a full time, benefitted, and paid position. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable. All New Grad RN positions are eligible for Banner Health’s “Total Rewards Compensation Package”, which includes Health/Dental/Vision insurance (if employee desires), PTO/Sick time accrual, 401K, and a long list of other benefits. Benefits begin the 1st of the month following your start date.

Unit Description

Day and Night shift available!

Licensed New Grads are highly considered!

Be part of something new and exciting in Banner Thunderbird Medical Center's newly constructed East Tower Progressive Care Unit. This state-of-the-art 25-bed General PCU was thoughtfully designed to support both exceptional patient care and an outstanding nursing experience. As one of the hospital's premier progressive care environments, this unit offers nurses the opportunity to work in a modern setting while caring for one of the most diverse and clinically complex patient populations in the organization.

The General PCU serves as a critical bridge between intensive care and medical-surgical care, providing advanced monitoring and treatment for patients with vascular, cardiothoracic, heart failure, neurological, respiratory, and multisystem medical conditions. Nurses on this unit develop a broad and highly marketable skill set through exposure to a wide variety of diagnoses, acuity levels, and patient care challenges. Patients arrive from multiple pathways, including ICU step-downs, rapid-response escalations from inpatient units, and direct admissions from the Emergency Department, creating a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment where critical thinking is essential.

What truly distinguishes this unit is its culture of clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. The team is comprised of nurses who are adaptable, proactive, and passionate about delivering evidence-based care. Whether you are an experienced PCU nurse or looking to elevate your career in progressive care, you'll be supported by strong leadership, engaged educators, and a multidisciplinary team committed to professional development at every stage of your journey.

Why Nurses Are Excited About This Unit

Newly constructed, modern East Tower care environment

Diverse patient population offering unparalleled clinical variety

Significant exposure to high-acuity and complex medical conditions

Strong foundation for growth into critical care, leadership, and specialty nursing roles

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