Registered Nurse - Surgical Trauma

Advanced Clinical Nurse | Leadership in Patient Care

The Mission At Valleywise Health we believe in providing exceptional care to every patient every time. As an Advanced Clinical Nurse you are not just a caregiver-you are a clinical leader, a patient advocate, and a driver of healthcare excellence in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Your Impact

• Expert Clinician: Deliver high-level age-specific nursing care by performing comprehensive assessments and managing complex care plans in close collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strategic Leader: Beyond the bedside, youll mentor staff, indirectly supervise ancillary teams, and lead quality improvement initiatives that shape the future of our clinical practice.
• Patient Advocate & Educator: Serve as a vital bridge for our patients, ensuring they are educated, empowered, and supported throughout their entire healthcare journey.
• Culture Champion: Foster a culture of safety and excellence by ensuring all care is cost-effective, evidence-based, and aligned with our commitment to serving underserved communities.

What Sets You Apart You are a seasoned professional who thrives on autonomy and professional growth. You dont just follow policies; you help improve them. Youre ready to step up, whether its through leading a team-building activity or taking on standby/on-call responsibilities to ensure our patients always have the care they need.

Hourly Pay Rate: 35.52 - 52.39

• The night shift pay differential will be paid at 18% of the employees base rate of pay.
• The weekend shift pay differential will be paid at 8% of the employees base rate of pay.

Qualifications

Education

• Requires a Bachelors Degree or higher in Nursing.

Experience

• Must have at least one 1 year of recent acute care hospital RN experience that demonstrates an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; OR
• If completed the New Grad RN program at Valleywise Health, then must have at least one 1 year of Valleywise Health experience as a RN and be in good standing.

Certification/Licensure

• Must possess a current valid AZ RN license, temporary AZ RN license, or valid compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• Must be in good standing with the issuing Board of Nursing.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• In addition, certification or continuing education may be required based on area of practice.
• Surgical/Trauma: Must have ACLS upon hire or transfer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must. Bilingual is preferred.
• Must have excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills.
• Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g., formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.