Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $34-44 per hour
Company: Tenet-AZ Region
Location: Avondale
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU -
Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Avondale, Arizona. Job
Description & Requirements - Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - 36 hours per week - Shift:
12 hours - Employment Type: Staff Provides professional nursing
care within an assigned unit. Coordinates care planning with other
disciplines. Position renders individualized, age specific and
direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and
patient needs. Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning,
delegating and utilizing independent judgement in directing other
healthcare employees for the provision of patient care.
Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing
practice to identify patient goals. Participates in hourly
rounding. Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices. May
at times be asked to be in charge for a shift(s). - Assesses
patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural,
safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an
ongoing basis. - Determines nursing diagnosis based upon patient
assessment and data analysis. - Sets practical, realistic and
appropriate patient population specific outcome goals. Utilizes
patient and family input when appropriate and guides patient in
achieving goals. - Individualizes the patient’s plan of care based
on patient needs and circumstantial/procedural complexities. -
Implements nursing and medical orders and assures they are
appropriate to the patient’s current status. - Other tasks assigned
at the hospital - Special Skills: - Effective interpersonal skills
and ability to work with team members required. - Must be able to
work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above
average pressure. - Excellent customer service skills. - Must have
basic computer skills - Minimum Requirements: - Education: -
Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school - L&D only:
Advanced Fetal Monitoring or must obtain within six months of hire.
Updated 12/09/09. - Level II EQ Only: A minimum of two years of
current Level III NICU experience including neonatal ventilator. -
License/Certifications: - License to practice as a Registered Nurse
in the State of Arizona. CPR. ACLS as applicable by Facility/by
Department - ER, ICU, Endoscopy, Tele, Cardiac Cath Lab, L&D:
ACLS required upon orientation completion. - ER: PALS or ENPC
required or must obtain within ninety days - Post-partum, Nursery,
L&D: NRP required upon orientation completion. - Bariatrics:
Certification or specialized training in bariatrics specialty area
of practice. - Wound Care: Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training
in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care. - Preferred Requirements: - BSN -
1 year of acute care experience. Certification in specialty area of
practice preferred - License/Certification: - PACU: ACLS required
or must obtain within six months of hire, PALS preferred. - ACLS.
LI-SW2 Tenet AZ Job ID 2603001482. Posted job title: Registered
Nurse (RN) - PCU
Keywords: Tenet-AZ Region, Avondale , Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $34-44 per hour, Healthcare , Avondale, Arizona
