University of AZ Tucson New Grad position

Asystole RN · Oct 26, 2012

It will take some time to "consider" all 23,000 applicants.

Take a number, grab a drink, and get comfortable.

iridium54 · Oct 26, 2012

It will take some time to "consider" all 23,000 applicants.

Wow, that's a pretty incredible number. I guess I thought things would move sooner since I believe the posting said interviews would be starting soon, if not now. Thanks for the reality check.

rainingeleven · Nov 1, 2012

Are you serious? That's an insane number! Did someone tell you that?

alovelyRN · Nov 3, 2012

I hope you got the job! I was so worried I wouldn't get into any of the new grad programs in Tucson but was called in last week for an interview. I was brought in for a second interview and then offered the position soon after! I'm meeting with the HR department next week to sign everything and make it official!!!

iridium54 · Nov 3, 2012

Aww, congratulations, alovelyRN! No, I never got a call. I imagine that is because I do not have an AZ license and I live in New Jersey, but I am interested in relocating out there. I'm very interested in migrant health. Oh well. I should probably get a compact state license and then that would help me. I have to say I am a little disappointed (I would have flown out to interview and applied for a license asap!) but oh well. CONGRATS!

runner25 · Nov 4, 2012

Can anyone confirm that the new grad salary is $23/hr?

alovelyRN · Nov 4, 2012

It's $24.50/hr for all new grads to start plus 15% if you work nights ($28.17/hr).

runner25 · Nov 4, 2012

Thank you so much; I work there as a tech and was wondering! Good luck at work! If you have any questions, PM me! :)

azbsnstudent · Nov 6, 2012

After completing the new grad orientation, do you get a raise? After a year? How long does it stay at $24.50? Also, is that good for Arizona new grad pay? I'm just wondering about how fast I can pay off school loans!

fromtheseaRN, BSN, RN · Nov 6, 2012

After completing the new grad orientation, do you get a raise? After a year? How long does it stay at $24.50? Also, is that good for Arizona new grad pay? I'm just wondering about how fast I can pay off school loans!

that's about average. banner starts new grads out around 25, scottsdale is around 26. not sure about the dignity system. mayo starts new grads out at a whopping 20.xx (ouch). if you want to make more, work nights and pick up extra shifts!

runner25 · Nov 6, 2012

From my understanding, there are no real raises this year. But if you go up the clinical ladder to clinical nurse II (12-18 months later?), you can get paid more. I think clinical staff nurse IIs are hired at $28-29 an hour.