Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg, travel assignment in Fort Defiance, Arizona, starting 09/21/2026 for 16 weeks. Earn $2,165 to $2,219 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is 12-hour nights (3x12) with on-call responsibilities. Placement is in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting, on a 20-bed Med-Surg unit caring for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients. This assignment may require coverage of weekends and holidays and occasional patient load redistribution as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,165–$2,219 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3x12)
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital; 20-bed Med-Surg unit serving adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, compassionate nursing care for adult, pediatric, and geriatric Med-Surg patients
- Administer medications, monitor vital signs, assess changes in patient conditions, and document care plans accurately
- Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and the broader care team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge care; respond to call lights and escalate concerns appropriately
- Maintain safety, infection control, and adherence to clinical policies; be flexible to float to other departments when qualified
- Complete required documentation and participate in unit meetings and quality improvement activities as needed

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; Arizona licensure preferred or eligibility for licensure in Arizona
- Certifications: American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
- Experience: at least 3 years Med-Surg experience with at least 1 year pediatric experience; comfortable with both adult and pediatric populations
- Education: graduate of an approved RN program
- Shift flexibility: able to work 12-hour night shifts and available for weekends/holidays; comfortable with potential on-call duties and occasional float to other units

Benefits and Support
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel assignment
- Dedicated travel nurse support and access to coordination resources
- Orientation and compliance assistance to help you start smoothly
- Ongoing access to recruitment and travel support during the assignment

Find more opportunities
If this role isn’t a perfect match, you can explore other travel nursing openings through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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.