Registered Nurse RN New Graduate Oncology Acute Care Unit

Banner Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the New Graduate RN Residency Program on the Oncology Acute Care Unit at Banner Boswell in Sun City, Arizona. This is a full-time, paid position designed specifically for new graduates to transition from nursing school into professional practice through structured mentorship, clinical training, and comprehensive skill development.

You will work on a 22-bed oncology and medical-surgical unit that also serves progressive care patients. The unit includes 11 private rooms designated for medical oncology patients receiving chemotherapy and related cancer care, 11 rooms for general surgical cases (urology, plastics, gynecological, abdominal), and capacity for overflow medical patients with conditions such as pneumonia, diabetes, renal disease, GI issues, and skin disorders. The unit operates under a Progress In Place model, meaning you will care for patients across multiple acuity levels and diagnoses on the same unit.

Schedule and Shift

This is a night shift position, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, working three 12-hour shifts per week. You will be expected to work weekend and holiday rotations as part of the regular schedule. You must live within a reasonable commute distance of the facility.

Program Overview

The New Nurse Experience (NNE) Program at Banner Health is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP). The program provides:

• Clinical experiences with a dedicated preceptor
• Training in the Banner Simulation Center
• Competency and skills assessment and verification
• Orientation to the Cerner electronic medical health record system
• Patient care skills lab with hands-on equipment experience
• e-Learning modules
• Resources for professional and personal development

You will be clinically mentored by unit staff and educators. The expectation is that you will remain on your assigned NNE unit for at least 12 months to complete a full and comprehensive training experience. Banner Health offers multiple career pathways and development opportunities to support your long-term nursing goals, whether in specialty units, leadership roles, non-bedside nursing, or other nursing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge planning needs
• Review patient history and physical with patients and families; ensure completion within appropriate timeframes
• Review diagnostic and laboratory data and report abnormal results to physicians and appropriate caregivers
• Formulate individualized plans of care including discharge planning, utilizing assessment data and input from patients, families, and the health care team
• Implement the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of health care team activities
• Provide care based on physician orders and nursing plans in compliance with policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate patients' and families' responses to care and teaching; revise the plan of care as needed
• Document assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record in a timely and accurate manner
• Provide evidence-based care and may participate in research activities within clinical practice
• Participate in unit or facility shared leadership and contribute to the education and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors
• Interact with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families, and external health care contacts to support patient care and health outcomes

Required Qualifications

• Recent or upcoming graduation from an accredited nursing program
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association, Red Cross, or ASHI) or ability to obtain certification before start date
• No more than 12 months of RN experience
• Current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary/interim RN license, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Previous clinical health care experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• Professional certification

Application Information

It is recommended that you apply no earlier than 45 days prior to your graduation date. If you have completed a Banner Health Student Preceptorship on this unit or are a current Nurse Extern with Banner Health, please apply at R4386490. Please apply with a personal email address rather than a school email, as all updates and information will be sent to the email address used in your application, even after you graduate.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, benefitted, and paid position. Compensation includes:

• Flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential
• 18% night shift differential when applicable
• Total Rewards Compensation Package including health, dental, and vision insurance (if desired)
• PTO and sick time accrual
• 401(k) matching

Benefits begin the first of the month following your start date.