<p>Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Stepdown unit — a specialized cardiovascular facility that has served as a regional leader in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease since 1998. This role offers direct bedside nursing care in a high-acuity cardiac environment supported by advanced equipment, evidence-based protocols, and a multidisciplinary team committed to personalized patient outcomes. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 makes this an immediately compelling opportunity for RNs ready to advance their cardiac nursing career in one of the Southwest's most dynamic metro markets.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on eligibility</li> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Stepdown unit within a dedicated heart and vascular hospital — focused, high-acuity cardiac patient population</li> <li>Facility has operated as a leading regional center for cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment since 1998</li> <li>Access to some of the most advanced cardiac and vascular equipment and techniques available in the region</li> <li>Evidence-based treatment environment with a highly trained, subspecialty-focused clinical staff</li> <li>Individualized, age-specific, direct bedside nursing care guided by the full nursing process</li> <li>Interdisciplinary care coordination across multiple clinical disciplines</li> <li>Participates in hourly rounding and structured safety protocols</li> <li>Charge nurse responsibilities available on a shift basis for qualified candidates</li> <li>Active research and innovation culture focused on advancing solutions for heart and vascular disease</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Arizona required</li> <li>Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school required; BSN preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification required; ACLS required or to be obtained upon completion of orientation</li> <li>Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience preferred; certification in a specialty area of practice preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, delegate, and exercise independent clinical judgment in directing patient care team members</li> <li>Proficiency in fast-paced, high-acuity environments with strong interpersonal, customer service, and basic computer skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing major cities in the United States, offering a compelling combination of year-round sunshine, a low cost of living relative to comparable metros, and an exceptional outdoor lifestyle — from desert hiking and mountain biking in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve to world-class golf and resort amenities. The metro area features highly rated suburban school districts, a vibrant arts and dining scene, and convenient access to Sedona, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon for weekend escapes. For clinicians seeking career momentum in a thriving cardiovascular center without sacrificing quality of life, Phoenix delivers on both fronts.</p>