Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Charge RN in its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This leadership-facing bedside role sits within a 217-bed acute care hospital with a strong obstetrics and neonatal service line, and requires a minimum of two years of current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator management. The Charge RN owns day-to-day unit coordination, staff scheduling, and clinical oversight — a strong fit for an RN ready to step into frontline leadership without leaving direct patient care.
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)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Level III NICU environment requiring proficiency with neonatal ventilator management
- 217-bed acute care hospital with dedicated service lines in cardiovascular care, orthopedics, obstetrics, and emergency medicine
- Charge RN serves as the primary liaison between pre-hospital providers, medical and nursing staff, and hospital administration
- Responsible for daily unit staffing decisions — assignments, break scheduling, census management, and skill-to-acuity matching across RNs, LPNs, and CNAs
- Leads orientation and competency validation for new hires; coordinates annual competency completion for all unit staff
- Develops and implements unit-level processes to meet regulatory compliance requirements
- Trains and mentors nursing staff; supports professional development in collaboration with nursing management
- Tracks and addresses customer service performance metrics at the unit level
- Hospital has served the Glendale community continuously since 1988
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Arizona required
- Nursing degree from an accredited nursing school required; BSN preferred
- Minimum two years of current Level III NICU clinical experience, including neonatal ventilator management (required for this unit)
- Current CPR certification required; ACLS as applicable by department
- Two years of supervisory or management experience preferred
- Certification in NICU or relevant specialty area of practice preferred
- Demonstrated ability to make independent clinical and staffing decisions in high-acuity, high-stress situations
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; experience managing departmental budget processes a plus
About the Community
Glendale is a thriving city in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, offering year-round sunshine, a low cost of living relative to other major Sun Belt metros, and easy access to professional sports, arts, dining, and outdoor recreation across the Valley of the Sun. The region is home to highly rated public and private school systems, making it an attractive destination for families. Proximity to Scottsdale, Tempe, and downtown Phoenix means residents enjoy both suburban comfort and urban amenities — all within a short commute.