Registered Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Fort Defiance, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse | Fort Defiance, AZ (86504)

Med/Surg RN (Travel Nurse) in Fort Defiance, AZ — 13-week travel contract. Requires active RN license, AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS, 3 years Med/Surg experience and 1+ year pediatric experience.

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the heart of Fort Defiance, Arizona, caring for both adult and pediatric patients. Experience the high desert, the cultural heritage of the Navajo Nation, and a supportive clinical environment while working a rewarding travel nursing job.

Job Details

• Location: Fort Defiance, AZ 86504 (Navajo Nation)
• Role: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse / Travel RN
• Setting: 20-bed Medical Surgical Unit (Adults & Pediatrics)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (travel nursing job)
• Duration: 13 weeks (March 23, 2026 – June 22, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour Night Shifts (must be flexible for days, weekends, and holidays)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed (alternating weeks of 36 and 48 hours, plus up to 1 on-call shift/week)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,130 - $2,250/week
• Staffing Ratios: Non-COVID: typically 4:1, max 5:1; COVID: typically 2:1, max 3:1
• Orientation: Mondays only
• Number of Openings: 2 Travel RN positions

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (valid for practice in Arizona or compact status as applicable)
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of Med/Surg nursing experience
• At least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience; comfortable caring for both adult and pediatric patients
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and documentation (EMR) skills
• Ability to float to other departments and perform task-oriented duties
• Willingness to attend staff meetings, mandatory orientation, and ongoing training
• Flexible schedule: able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, patient-centered nursing care to adult and pediatric patients on the Med/Surg unit
• Perform clinical assessments, implement nursing plans, and document care in the EMR
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per facility policies
• Support inpatient care and assist with flu immunization clinics as needed
• Float to other departments and assist with unit tasks (answering call lights, phones, patient transport, etc.)
• Maintain excellent staffing ratios to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes
• Participate in staff meetings, competency training, and quality improvement initiatives
• Adhere to facility policies, infection control, and patient privacy standards

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Work as a travel RN in a culturally rich community on the Navajo Nation
• Opportunity to care for both adults and pediatrics in a close-knit Med/Surg team
• Experience Arizona nursing and outdoor recreation in the high desert
• Supportive clinical environment with clear orientation and predictable schedules

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (Travel RN) in Fort Defiance, AZ. Click apply to submit your resume or contact our recruiter for more details about this Arizona travel nurse opportunity.

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #465976. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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