Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

13-week travel assignment starting 09/03/2026 in Fort Defiance, Arizona.

About the role

Travel Registered Nurse position in a 20-bed medical-surgical unit serving adults and pediatrics within a Short Term Acute Care Hospital. 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)
• 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
• 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 follow hospital/unit policies

Pay

Earn $2,159 to $2,189 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week.

Schedule

• 13-week contract duration
• 3x12-hour night shifts per week
• Start date: 09/03/2026
• On-call coverage may be required as part of scheduling

Benefits

• Monday new-hire orientation schedules
• Potential to float to other departments based on unit needs
• Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, with ongoing travel staffing coordination