Travel nurse with job offer in Phoenix (Goodyear) (live in, safe)

[obxjenjen]

OK, change of plans....I just got an offer from Banner Good Samaritan, and I'm inclined to take it because the money's a lot better. Any insight on this hospital and area?

[Finger Laker]

good hospital - more of a teaching focus .... only real experience there was the Dr. who assisted with our 2nd delivery had her background there

located just off 7th st & mcdowell - more of the midtown area .... should be plenty of safe apartments within that area ... very close to downtown .... one of my coworkers has been living by 7th ave & indian school in an apartment complex ... may have to be a little more cautious when picking housing, but a lot of good options - a ton of independent restaurants and what not there

as for the rest of the ammenities, I really have no idea

[Ponderosa]

Originally Posted by obxjenjen

OK, change of plans....I just got an offer from Banner Good Samaritan, and I'm inclined to take it because the money's a lot better. Any insight on this hospital and area?

The hospital is OK, but the area is a crime infested, run down, dump in comparison to Goodyear West Valley Hosp. I would not want to live in any apartments near Good Sam. Maybe you could find something decent, but the area is not that desirable. You would be wise to commute from a nicer area.

[Finger Laker]

depends how you define area .... there are a lot of adjacent historic neighborhoods which are nice and a lot of new residential along the central corridor - there are fine neighborhoods and apartments within 5 miles from there and obviously a lot more if not commute adverse ..... the biltmore area is about exactly 5 miles away and wouldn't be considered a crime infested, run down, dump

you will have to be a bit more cautious about exactly where you are in the area - but still plenty of fine options, just different than the SWV

[CheyDee]

Originally Posted by Ponderosa

The hospital is OK, but the area is a crime infested, run down, dump in comparison to Goodyear West Valley Hosp. I would not want to live in any apartments near Good Sam. Maybe you could find something decent, but the area is not that desirable. You would be wise to commute from a nicer area.

^^This.

Good Sam is a busy Level I trauma center, with a diverse clientele. I would work there without hesitation, (even the night shift), but I wouldn't live near there.

[CheyDee]

Originally Posted by Finger Laker

depends how you define area .... there are a lot of adjacent historic neighborhoods which are nice and a lot of new residential along the central corridor - there are fine neighborhoods and apartments within 5 miles from there and obviously a lot more if not commute adverse ..... the biltmore area is about exactly 5 miles away and wouldn't be considered a crime infested, run down, dump

you will have to be a bit more cautious about exactly where you are in the area - but still plenty of fine options, just different than the SWV

Agreed, however, without the luxury of being here and seeing the each area yourself first, I wouldn't recommend to anyone they live in the vicinity of Good Sam - especially with two teenagers.

[Kimballette]

Originally Posted by obxjenjen

OK, change of plans....I just got an offer from Banner Good Samaritan, and I'm inclined to take it because the money's a lot better. Any insight on this hospital and area?

Good Sam has an excellent reputation! I've always been pleased with all levels of care I've received there.

As mentioned, it's in the midtown area of the city, which I absolutely love. I'm an urban dweller, though, so am not alarmed by diversity or the usual urban issues. I strongly disagree that the area is "a dump." Having said that, it's urban, older, and you won't not find cookie cutter developments and endless malls like Goodyear and other suburbs. For me, that's a huge plus. Apples and oranges. The historic districts near the hospital are charming, and there are tons of independent businesses, restaurants, and coffee places. Midtown and the central corridor are among my favorite areas of Phoenix, aside from Arcadia.

With two teens, I probably wouldn't look for housing in the immediate area, but it's a very short hop to areas with large apartment complexes if that's what you prefer. The Biltmore area is very nice and a quick commute, as are places adjacent to the 51 freeway.

I'm not sure about finding furnished apartments (you might Google furnished corporate housing or VRBO). Good luck!

[jessrscott]

My husband works at Good Sam and we live out in Goodyear-- if you had your heart set on this area, it is a very reasonable commute, depending on if you would be driving in rush hour or not. I'd agree with others though about the area-- when we first moved out here he thought he wanted to be as close to work as possible, but after comparing that area to our other options, we decided otherwise. The good thing about Good Sam is that it is in a very central location, so you would have a lot of options for safe, nice areas to live within a reasonable commute.

[obxjenjen]

Just thought I'd follow-up on this thread...

I took the job at Good Sam, and my agency put me up in an apartment at 12th and Osborn. Decent gated complex, we felt pretty safe. Not a very walkable area though, but we were close to lots of good stuff. In my immediate neighborhood, I found a coffee shop that I loved, and a dog park that my dog loved. We had a great time in Central Phoenix, and I was glad to be so close to work (took 7 minutes to get to Good Sam). Thanks for all your help!

[Finger Laker]

Thanks for the update and glad it worked out