Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale, Arizona is recruiting a full-time night-shift Registered Nurse for its Level III NICU. This 217-bed acute care hospital has anchored the northwest Phoenix metro since 1988, offering a high-acuity neonatal environment where RNs manage critically ill infants on conventional ventilators, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation, central lines, and therapeutic hypothermia. The role is a direct bedside clinical leadership position within a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, neonatologists, and respiratory therapists.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Level III NICU — highest-acuity neonatal designation, caring for critically ill and premature infants requiring advanced interventional support
- Full-time nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM shift structure (12.5-hour shifts)
- Clinical scope includes management of infants on conventional mechanical ventilation, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), central line care, and therapeutic hypothermia protocols
- Multidisciplinary care team: physicians, respiratory therapists, and ancillary specialists collaborating on individualized care plans
- RN functions as clinical leader — assessing, planning, delegating, and directing other healthcare team members using independent clinical judgment
- Evidence-based practice environment with structured hourly rounding and patient safety protocols
- 217-bed acute care campus with recognized service lines in cardiovascular care, orthopedics, obstetrics, and emergency medicine — supporting a broad referral base for neonatal admissions
- Established community hospital with more than 35 years of service to the Glendale and northwest Phoenix metro region
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of current hospital-based acute care RN experience in a NICU setting required
- Preferred: at least 1 year of Level III NICU experience with hands-on management of conventional ventilators, HFOV, central lines, and therapeutic hypothermia
- Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program required; BSN preferred
- Active Arizona RN license required — compact state license accepted
- Current CPR certification required at time of hire
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required upon completion of orientation
- ACLS certification as applicable per facility and department requirements
- Specialty certification (e.g., RNC-NIC) a plus
About the Community
Glendale sits in the northwest corridor of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, offering the lifestyle advantages of a major Sun Belt city — year-round sunshine, a low cost of living relative to coastal markets, and easy access to professional sports, dining, and entertainment. The region draws outdoor enthusiasts with proximity to desert hiking, Lake Pleasant, and the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, while top-rated suburban school districts and a robust housing market make it a strong long-term relocation destination for healthcare professionals.