- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
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: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Travel Nurse Job in Fort Defiance, AZ | Adult & Pediatric Care
Join a dynamic Med/Surg travel nursing team in Fort Defiance, Arizona, where you’ll provide high-quality care to adult and pediatric patients in a supportive, high-acuity environment. This Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced Med/Surg RN seeking a rewarding travel nurse job in northeastern Arizona.
Overview
This Med/Surg Registered Nurse position is a strong fit for an adaptable RN with experience caring for both adult and pediatric patients. You’ll work 12-hour shifts with a schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional on-call coverage. Travel nurses in this role may also support flu immunization clinics and float to other qualified areas when needed.
Job Details
- Specialty: Med/Surg RN - Adult and Pediatric
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Shift Pattern: Primarily night shifts; flexibility for days, weekends, and holidays required
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
- Typical Schedule: 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next, with up to 1 on-call shift per week
- Assignment Length: 16 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
- Location: Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
- Location Highlights: Enjoy a scenic high-desert setting with wide-open landscapes, beautiful skies, and a strong sense of community in northeastern Arizona.
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in the appropriate state
- Minimum of 3 years of Med/Surg nursing experience
- At least 1 year of pediatric nursing experience required
- Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Experience providing care to both adult and pediatric patients
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional on-call shifts
- Ability to float to other qualified areas as needed
- Strong adaptability, communication, and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult and pediatric Med/Surg patients
- Maintain excellent patient ratios while delivering attentive bedside care
- Monitor patient conditions, respond to changes, and communicate effectively with the care team
- Administer medications and perform nursing interventions according to clinical standards
- Support additional areas such as flu immunization clinics when assigned
- Float to other departments or assist with task-oriented duties when qualified
- Participate in staff meetings and maintain professional accountability throughout the assignment
- Adapt to variable scheduling needs while helping ensure smooth unit operations
Why Apply for This Travel RN Opportunity?
- Competitive weekly pay for a travel nursing assignment
- Guaranteed hours and a consistent schedule structure
- Opportunity to expand your Med/Surg and pediatric nursing experience
- Work in a welcoming Arizona healthcare setting with strong team support
- Ideal for RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in Arizona
Apply now to join this Med/Surg travel nurse position in Fort Defiance, AZ and take the next step in your nursing career!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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 #508086. 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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