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Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
Med/Surg Float-Hosp
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 Overview:
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Clinical Care Operations is the hub of patient management for the campus, including: bed assignment, unit staffing (scheduling, balancing, casual labor utilization), house supervision, emergency preparedness (code events and internal disasters), patient transports, dispatch, and data analysis. As a RN New Grad with the Resource Team CCO, you will float to Med/Surg, PCU, and Outpatient Observation at both our Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South campuses. This is the perfect job for someone who likes change and can adapt well under a constantly changing environment. Opportunity to work Nights AVAILABLE 7:00PM - 7:30AM.
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.
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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 care. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.
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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, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess an Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Primary City/State:
Tucson, Arizona
Department Name:
Med/Surg Float-Hosp
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 Overview:
Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Clinical Care Operations is the hub of patient management for the campus, including: bed assignment, unit staffing (scheduling, balancing, casual labor utilization), house supervision, emergency preparedness (code events and internal disasters), patient transports, dispatch, and data analysis. As a RN New Grad with the Resource Team CCO, you will float to Med/Surg, PCU, and Outpatient Observation at both our Banner University Medical Center Tucson and South campuses. This is the perfect job for someone who likes change and can adapt well under a constantly changing environment. Opportunity to work Nights AVAILABLE 7:00PM - 7:30AM.
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.
-
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 care. 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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
In some roles, this position may supervise staff and work flow of the department.
-
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, and BUMG, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in the Banner McKee Senior Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit must possess an Colorado Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. Employees working in any Banner Staffing (BSS) Behavioral Health role in Arizona must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred. Professional certification preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in RN Float Pool
Verify your CGFNS credential evaluation first
PERM labor certification requires your foreign nursing degree to be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. RN credential. Submit your transcripts to CGFNS early, delays here stall the entire sponsorship timeline before your employer files anything with DOL.
Target health systems with PERM filing history
Float pool positions rotate across units, so look for hospital systems that sponsor multiple nursing classifications, not just a single specialty. Employers with repeat PERM filings for RN roles are already familiar with the prevailing-wage and recruitment requirements DOL mandates.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters employers by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for RN roles specifically, so you're not cold-applying to hospitals that have never filed a PERM. Use it to focus your outreach on systems actively sponsoring foreign nurses.
Confirm the offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage
Before signing an offer, look up the prevailing wage for your state and county using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer's PERM petition will be rejected if the offered wage falls below the DOL-determined level for your location and experience tier.
Ask about retrogression before accepting a job offer
EB-3 priority dates for nationals of high-demand countries like the Philippines can be backlogged by years. Get your employer's immigration counsel to walk you through the current Visa Bulletin cutoffs so you understand the realistic timeline to your green card.
Understand that PERM recruitment steps restrict your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory recruitment period before certifying your PERM. This process alone can take six months or more, so negotiate your employment start on a bridging visa status while the certification moves through the OFLC queue.
Green Card RN Float Pool: Frequently Asked Questions
Do RN Float Pool roles qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Float pool RN positions are classified as skilled worker roles requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in nursing and state licensure, which meets the EB-3 professional category requirements. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing once your priority date is current.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for float pool nurses?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap; PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no annual cap on petitions filed. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM requires employer-led DOL recruitment steps and I-140 adjudication before you can adjust status, which typically takes longer than an initial H-1B approval but results in a green card rather than a renewable temporary status.
Can I use Migrate Mate to find hospitals sponsoring float pool nurses?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, including hospital systems that have filed PERM certifications for RN roles. Rather than scanning general job boards and guessing which employers sponsor, you can target facilities that have already demonstrated a willingness to navigate the DOL and USCIS filing requirements for foreign nurses.
What credentials do I need before an employer can begin my PERM process?
You'll need a CGFNS credential evaluation confirming your foreign nursing degree is equivalent to a U.S. RN qualification, a valid NCLEX-RN pass, and an active state nursing license. Most employers won't initiate PERM paperwork until all three are in place, so completing credential evaluation early prevents delays in the DOL filing timeline.
Does working float pool across multiple units affect my PERM sponsorship?
Not directly. PERM is tied to your job classification and work location, not to the specific unit you're assigned on any given shift. Your employer files the PERM under the float pool RN job title and the facility's primary address. If you rotate between different campuses covered under separate federal employer identification numbers, confirm with your employer's immigration counsel which entity is the sponsoring employer on the I-140.