<p>Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Critical Care Unit (CCU). This 217-bed acute care hospital has anchored the northwest Phoenix metro since 1988, offering advanced cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics, and emergency services. The CCU RN role carries genuine clinical authority — charge responsibility, independent clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary care coordination in a facility recognized for high-acuity specialty care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</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>217-bed acute care hospital with established service lines in cardiovascular care, orthopedics, obstetrics, and emergency medicine</li> <li>CCU RN provides direct bedside nursing care using the nursing process, with individualized, age-specific care planning</li> <li>Coordinates care planning across disciplines; collaborates with physicians, APPs, and ancillary staff</li> <li>Assesses physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural, safety/risk, and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis</li> <li>Implements and evaluates nursing and medical orders relative to patient status; systematically evaluates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice</li> <li>Participates in hourly rounding; observes and enforces safety guidelines and safe work practices</li> <li>May serve in charge RN capacity for assigned shifts — supervisory responsibilities include assessing, planning, delegating, and directing other healthcare team members</li> <li>Fast-paced critical care environment with periods of above-average acuity and complexity</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>Minimum one year of acute care experience preferred; new graduates will be considered</li> <li>Current CPR certification required; ACLS required upon completion of orientation (per ICU/CCU department requirement)</li> <li>Specialty certification in critical care preferred</li> <li>Basic computer proficiency required; strong interpersonal and customer service skills essential</li> <li>Ability to function independently and exercise sound clinical judgment in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Glendale sits in the northwest corridor of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, offering residents access to a major urban center while maintaining a distinct community identity with lower cost of living relative to central Phoenix. The region features year-round sunshine, a robust outdoor recreation scene including hiking in the White Tank Mountains and access to Lake Pleasant, and a strong public and private school landscape. Professional sports, arts, dining, and entertainment are all within easy reach, making the northwest Valley a compelling destination for clinicians seeking both career opportunity and quality of life.</p>