Entry Level ICU Registered Nurse Jobs
New grad icu registered nurse jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship work in critical care can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Ascension, Kindred Hospitals, and CHRISTUS Health hiring at this level now.
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Primary City/State:
Casa Grande, ArizonaDepartment Name:
ICU/CCU-HospWork Shift:
VariedJob Category:
Nursing$10,000.00 Sign-on Incentive for RNs with a minimum of 12 months RN ICU Experience; requires a 1-year commitment.
Better Than Ever for Nurses. Nurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses’ hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.
Established in 1984, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is a full-service, non-profit, hospital committed to providing quality health care to the Casa Grande Valley as well as the surrounding areas in a caring and compassionate environment. In addition to providing patient care within its 177 private rooms, there is an impressive lineup of additional services available at Banner Casa Grande.
In your role as a Registered Nurse with the ICU, you will work on the ICU at Banner Casa Grande. Our ICU team prides itself on delivering compassionate, quality care to our patients and families leading to successful, optimal outcomes using the latest procedures and state of the art equipment. A 22 bed ICU caring for a variety of medical, surgical and cardiac patients to include respiratory failure, COPD, heart failure, liver failure, renal failure, sepsis, general surgery patients, MI's, arrhythmias, status post STEMI patients. Our unit is supported by a 24 hour tele-health with access to seasoned ICU RN's and an Intensivist. If you enjoy working with motivated people and if you want to perform in a role that allows you to directly and favorably impact your community, we would welcome speaking with you and encourage you to apply today! Opportunity to work 3x12-hour shifts, Night Shift (7:00PM-7:30AM) & Day Shifts (7:00AM-7:30PM) are available with weekend rotations. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings.
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, 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.
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Primary City/State:
Casa Grande, ArizonaDepartment Name:
ICU/CCU-HospWork Shift:
VariedJob Category:
Nursing$10,000.00 Sign-on Incentive for RNs with a minimum of 12 months RN ICU Experience; requires a 1-year commitment.
Better Than Ever for Nurses. Nurses are the heartbeat of health care and we are committed to keeping our nurses’ hearts happy and healthy. This means investing in the holistic health and happiness of our nurses—through better pay, better benefits, better opportunities and a better community.
Established in 1984, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center is a full-service, non-profit, hospital committed to providing quality health care to the Casa Grande Valley as well as the surrounding areas in a caring and compassionate environment. In addition to providing patient care within its 177 private rooms, there is an impressive lineup of additional services available at Banner Casa Grande.
In your role as a Registered Nurse with the ICU, you will work on the ICU at Banner Casa Grande. Our ICU team prides itself on delivering compassionate, quality care to our patients and families leading to successful, optimal outcomes using the latest procedures and state of the art equipment. A 22 bed ICU caring for a variety of medical, surgical and cardiac patients to include respiratory failure, COPD, heart failure, liver failure, renal failure, sepsis, general surgery patients, MI's, arrhythmias, status post STEMI patients. Our unit is supported by a 24 hour tele-health with access to seasoned ICU RN's and an Intensivist. If you enjoy working with motivated people and if you want to perform in a role that allows you to directly and favorably impact your community, we would welcome speaking with you and encourage you to apply today! Opportunity to work 3x12-hour shifts, Night Shift (7:00PM-7:30AM) & Day Shifts (7:00AM-7:30PM) are available with weekend rotations. Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.
If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings.
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, 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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Entry Level ICU Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level icu registered nurse job?
Employers hiring entry level icu registered nurses look for candidates who have completed ICU or critical care clinical rotations, hold a current RN license, and can demonstrate ACLS and BLS certification. Highlighting hands-on experience from nursing school, preceptorship hours, or a new grad residency program gives candidates a clear edge. Many hospitals also run dedicated new grad ICU residency cohorts designed specifically for candidates with limited professional experience.
Which companies hire entry level icu registered nurses?
Companies hiring entry level icu registered nurses right now include Ascension, Kindred Hospitals, and CHRISTUS Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, regional medical centers, and community hospitals tend to be the most active at this level, often filling openings through structured new grad residency programs rather than standard job postings.
Are there remote entry level icu registered nurse jobs?
Yes, though the majority of entry level icu registered nurse roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of critical care. About 0% of entry level icu registered nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with those positions typically covering tele-ICU monitoring, case management, or care coordination rather than bedside nursing.
Are these new grad icu registered nurse jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior icu registered nurse roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts nursing school clinical hours or internships in place of professional tenure, or explicitly mentions a new grad residency or transition-to-practice program. Candidates do not need prior full-time ICU employment to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level icu registered nurses?
Entry Level icu registered nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain high patient acuity units that require consistent RN staffing and regularly onboard new graduates through structured residency programs to build their critical care workforce pipeline.