Abrazo Central Campus in Phoenix, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse for its Step Down unit at a 221-bed acute care and teaching hospital that has anchored Central Phoenix since 1963. This bedside RN role offers direct patient care in a progressive, intermediate-acuity environment with a multidisciplinary team, charge nurse opportunities, and a full-service hospital platform that includes emergency care, cardiology, and family medicine. For nurses who want clinical depth, teaching-hospital exposure, and a stable benefits package in one of the Southwest's most dynamic metro areas, this is a compelling opportunity.
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
- Step Down unit at a 221-bed acute care and teaching hospital in Central Phoenix
- Intermediate-acuity patient population requiring close monitoring and individualized care planning across physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural, and discharge-planning dimensions
- Multidisciplinary care coordination with physicians, specialists, and ancillary staff
- Structured hourly rounding protocol with emphasis on patient safety and quality outcomes
- Charge nurse responsibilities available on a per-shift basis, offering leadership development for motivated RNs
- Full-service hospital campus with service lines including emergency care, cardiology, and family medicine
- Teaching hospital affiliation providing access to academic resources and professional development
- Established institution with more than 60 years of community presence in the Phoenix market
Qualifications
- Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school required; BSN preferred
- Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Arizona required
- Current CPR certification required; ACLS required or must be obtained as applicable by department
- Minimum one year of acute care nursing experience preferred
- Specialty area certification preferred
- PALS preferred for applicable units (e.g., PACU); ACLS required or obtainable within six months of hire for designated areas
- Proficiency with basic computer systems; strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills
About the Community
Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the United States, offering a year-round warm climate, a thriving arts and dining scene, and easy access to world-class outdoor recreation including hiking in the Sonoran Desert, skiing in Flagstaff, and water sports along the Salt River lakes. The metro area features highly rated school districts, a low cost of living relative to comparable major cities, and a rapidly expanding healthcare and life sciences sector that makes it one of the most attractive markets in the country for nursing professionals. Central Phoenix places residents within minutes of major cultural institutions, professional sports, and Sky Harbor International Airport.