Registered Nurse RN New Grad Neuro ICU
Company: Banner Health
Location: Tucson
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department
Name: ICU T1 8NS Work Shift: Night Job Category: Nursing Great
nursing careers start with great training. Nurses at Banner Health
enjoy some of the best on-the-job-training in the industry. We care
about you, your nursing career today and your future. Apply today
and build your career. The New Graduate RN Residency Program at
Banner Health has received the highest accreditation by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice
Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP). Banner Health’s New Nurse
Experience (NNE) provides a collaborative learning environment
where you can refine your nursing skills, enhance your knowledge,
and transition from a new graduate to a fully competent,
professional nurse at Banner Health. About our program: The Banner
Health New Nurse Experience is a full-time Registered Nurse
position that assists you in transitioning from a new graduate to a
fully competent, professional nurse at Banner Health. This program
provides a collaborative learning environment in which you can
refine your nursing skills, enhance your knowledge, and develop new
personal and professional relationships. Successful candidates will
be placed in specific units at Banner Health facilities to be
clinically mentored by unit staff and educators. We offer all of
our New Grads multiple Career Pathways and development
opportunities to achieve your long-term career goals. Whether you
are wanting to go into a specialty unit, leadership roles,
non-bedside nursing opportunities, or any other sector of nursing -
we will help you get there! The expectation is that you will stay
on your NNE unit for at least 12 months to get a full and
comprehensive training experience! New Grads will also need to live
within a reasonable commute distance of the facility they are hired
into. Most new nurses will work three 12 hour shifts, which will
include weekend and holiday rotations with other staff members.
Program Activities Include: · Clinical experiences with a preceptor
· Training in our state-of-the-art Banner Simulation Center ·
Competency and skills assessment and verification · Orientation to
the Cerner electronic medical health record system · Patient care
skills lab that provides hands-on experience with equipment ·
e-Learning modules · Resources for professional and personal
development Requirements to Apply Online: · Recent or Upcoming
graduation from an accredited nursing program · BSN is preferred -
open to ADN at select locations · Current BLS card (through either
American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI) or ability to
obtain certification before a start date · No More than 12 months
of RN experience · Previous healthcare experience is preferred *
Please note the email you apply with is where all updates and
information will be sent to, even after you graduate. We recommend
applying with a personal email rather than a school email address.
Application Deadlines/Process: It is recommended that you apply no
earlier than 60 days prior to your graduation date. * If you have
completed a Banner Health Student Preceptorship or are a current
Nurse Extern with Banner Health, please apply at R4386490.
Benefits/Compensation: This is a full time, benefitted, and paid
position. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and
an 18%-night shift differential when applicable. All New Grad RN
positions are eligible for Banner Health’s “Total Rewards
Compensation Package”, which includes Health/Dental/Vision
insurance (if employee desires), PTO/Sick time accrual, 401K, and a
long list of other benefits. Benefits begin the 1st of the month
following your start date. Unit Description: Great nursing careers
start with great training. Nurses at Banner Health enjoy some of
the best on-the-job-training in the industry. We care about you,
your nursing career today and your future. Apply today and build
your career. The New Graduate RN Residency Program at Banner Health
has received the highest accreditation by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation
Program® (PTAP). Banner Health’s New Nurse Experience (NNE)
provides a collaborative learning environment where you can refine
your nursing skills, enhance your knowledge, and transition from a
new graduate to a fully competent, professional nurse at Banner
Health. About our program: The Banner Health New Nurse Experience
is a full-time Registered Nurse position that assists you in
transitioning from a new graduate to a fully competent,
professional nurse at Banner Health. This program provides a
collaborative learning environment in which you can refine your
nursing skills, enhance your knowledge, and develop new personal
and professional relationships. Successful candidates will be
placed in specific units at Banner Health facilities to be
clinically mentored by unit staff and educators. We offer all of
our New Grads multiple Career Pathways and development
opportunities to achieve your long-term career goals. Whether you
are wanting to go into a specialty unit, leadership roles,
non-bedside nursing opportunities, or any other sector of nursing -
we will help you get there! The expectation is that you will stay
on your NNE unit for at least 12 months to get a full and
comprehensive training experience! New Grads will also need to live
within a reasonable commute distance of the facility they are hired
into. Most new nurses will work three 12 hour shifts, which will
include weekend and holiday rotations with other staff members.
Program Activities Include: · Clinical experiences with a preceptor
· Training in our state-of-the-art Banner Simulation Center ·
Competency and skills assessment and verification · Orientation to
the Cerner electronic medical health record system · Patient care
skills lab that provides hands-on experience with equipment ·
e-Learning modules · Resources for professional and personal
development Requirements to Apply Online: · Recent or Upcoming
graduation from an accredited nursing program · BSN is preferred -
open to ADN at select locations · Current BLS card (through either
American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI) or ability to
obtain certification before a start date · No More than 12 months
of RN experience · Previous healthcare experience is preferred *
Please note the email you apply with is where all updates and
information will be sent to, even after you graduate. We recommend
applying with a personal email rather than a school email address.
Application Deadlines/Process: It is recommended that you apply no
earlier than 60 days prior to your graduation date. * If you have
completed a Banner Health Student Preceptorship or are a current
Nurse Extern with Banner Health, please apply at R4386490.
Benefits/Compensation: This is a full time, benefitted, and paid
position. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and
an 18%-night shift differential when applicable. All New Grad RN
positions are eligible for Banner Health’s “Total Rewards
Compensation Package”, which includes Health/Dental/Vision
insurance (if employee desires), PTO/Sick time accrual, 401K, and a
long list of other benefits. Benefits begin the 1st of the month
following your start date. Unit Description: As a new grad nurse
working on the Neurosciences ICU (NSICU) and Burn MOSU- a 24 bed
unit- you will monitor hemodynamic stability, neurological status,
and ICP, assisting with procedures such as intubation, lumbar
punctures, arterial line placement, central line placement, and
EVD/Bolt placement. You will also learn about quality wound care,
various burn injuries, hydrotherapy, and graft management. The
Neurosciences unit provides the highest level of neurological
monitoring and acute intervention provided by multidisciplinary
teams. Come join a dynamic team that was the first Joint Commission
Certified Primary and Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern
Arizona, and as we grow and become the first verified Burn Center
of Excellence from the American Burn Association in southern
Arizona! POSITION SUMMARY This position assesses, plans,
implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in
accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with
standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework
for professional nursing practice and development. This position is
accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self
or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes
specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to
assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the
physical and developmental age of assigned patients. CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual,
educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs.
Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and
assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available
information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews
diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the
physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment
and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in
policy. 2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan,
utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team
input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs,
assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are
realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the
patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial,
spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the
plan of are. Plans care in collaboration with members of the
multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to
reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s
status. 3. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care,
coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the
health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the
nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures,
standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates
appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of
care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel.
Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely
communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom
care is provided. 4. Evaluates the patient's and family's response
to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed.
Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in
collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates
patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching. 5.
Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in
the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in
accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective
data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment.
Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. 6.
Provides care based on the best evidence available and may
participate in research activities within clinical practice.
Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and
participates in the education, role development, and orientation of
facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors.
Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring
when appropriate. 7. Contributes to society through activities that
lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective,
efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the
improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes.
Such activities may include participating in professional
organizations. 8. In some roles, this position may supervise staff
and work flow of the department. 9.Interacts with all levels of
staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families
and external contacts, such as employees of other health care
institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the
health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care
providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or
clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual
support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to
provide support for the human response of the patient and family to
changes in health status. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must possess a
current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim
RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for
current state of practice. BLS certification is required.
Additional certification or continuing education may be required
based on area of practice. Relates throughout the interview process
the experience, training and education needed to perform the job.
Experience in the clinical area for which he or she is applying is
desired. Must maintain clinical performance competencies
appropriate to the area in which they work as demonstrated through
annual validations. Banner Registry and Travel acute care positions
require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital
setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting
within the past 12 months as a Registered Nurse in the specialty
area. Banner Registry and Travel physician practice positions
require a minimum of one year experience as a Registered Nurse in a
physician practice or an acute care setting. In a Home Health
setting, team members must be able to operate personal vehicle and
possess a valid driver's license. Auto insurance coverage is also
required to be active and maintained. Employees working at Banner
Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a
Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must
possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance
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