Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg, Fort Defiance, Arizona, starts 09/03/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Earn $2,159 to $2,189 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is 3x12-hour nights in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. This Med-Surg unit serves adults and pediatrics in a 20-bed care area. The assignment is travel-related and includes the typical travel staff expectations and scheduling considerations.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,159–$2,189 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour Night shifts
- Start date: 09/03/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital, Med-Surg unit (adults and pediatrics)
- Unit specifics: 20-bed medical-surgical unit; high emphasis on patient safety and appropriate staffing ratios

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for adult and pediatric Med-Surg patients, including assessment, monitoring, and ongoing care planning
- Administer medications and IV therapies, perform wound care, and respond to clinical changes in real time
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, case managers, and allied health staff to implement individualized care plans
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record; ensure medication administration accuracy and infection control compliance
- Communicate effectively with patients and families; provide education on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning
- Maintain unit operations including adherence to patient-to-nurse ratios (typical 4:1 non-COVID; 2:1 for COVID patients) and participate in staff meetings; may float to other departments as needed and assist with flu immunization clinics as assigned

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license; Arizona license preferred or ability to obtain licensure in Arizona
- Certifications: American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Experience: Minimum 3 years Med-Surg experience; at least 1 year pediatric experience
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts; flexible to cover weekends and holidays; ability to float to other departments as needed
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; capacity to participate in staff meetings and follow hospital/unit policies

Benefits and Support
- Monday new-hire orientation schedules
- Potential to float to other departments as needed based on unit needs
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, with ongoing travel staffing coordination
- On-call coverage may be required as part of scheduling

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift

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