Registered Nurse RN Surgical Oncology PCU Registry

Primary location: Mesa, Arizona – Banner Staffing Services (Registry/Per Diem). Must work at least 2 shifts per month. Eligible to apply for internal regular opportunities and Banner Bedside Commitment (8-, 10-, or 13-week assignments across AZ, CA, CO, NV, NE, WY).

About the role

This is a dedicated, assignment-based PRN position on the Surgical and Oncology Progressive Care unit at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center. No floating to other units or facilities. Shifts available: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (day) or 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (night) with a 2-shift-per-month minimum. Night shift receives an 18% differential; weekend shifts earn an additional $3/hour flat rate. Orientation is a full-time, week-long commitment (virtual and in-person).

Responsibilities

• Assess patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural, and discharge-planning needs.
• Review patient history, diagnostics, and lab data; report abnormal results to physicians and caregivers.
• Formulate, implement, and revise individualized care plans based on assessment data, patient/family input, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Provide direct patient care, coordinate and delegate care activities, and supervise licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Promote continuity of care through accurate communication with other caregivers.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching; adjust plans as needed.
• Document all aspects of care (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) legibly, timely, and in accordance with policy.
• Participate in shared leadership, education, orientation, and mentoring of staff, students, patients, and families.
• Engage in evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and professional-development activities.
• Interact with staff, physicians, patients, families, external agencies, and clergy to support patient care.
• Synthesize and prioritize data from multiple sources to support patient and family responses to health-status changes.

Requirements

• Current, valid RN license in state of practice (or compact RN licensure).
• BLS certification required; ACLS required upon hire.
• Minimum 18 months of RN work experience.
• Minimum 12 months of recent Progressive Care Unit experience (within the last 18 months).
• Must pass post-offer occupational health physical assessment, drug screen, and background check (employment, criminal, education).
• Must maintain clinical performance competencies through annual validations.
• For Home Health roles: valid driver’s license, active auto insurance, and reliable personal vehicle.
• For Behavioral Health roles serving children in AZ: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card (maintained throughout employment).
• For Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit (CO): Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• For all BSS Behavioral Health roles in AZ: State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Paid orientation.
• Flexible schedules (select positions).
• Fewer shifts cancelled.
• Weekly pay.
• 403(b) pre-tax retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee wellness program.
• Discounts on entertainment tickets, restaurants, shopping, and auto purchase plan.