Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,500 to $2,700 per week in Arizona

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Arizona
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,500 to $2,700 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Empower Professionals Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Arizona!

RN – Med-Surg Unit (MSU) – Nights/Day (Adult & Pediatric) - Relocation Candidates Welcome 

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Medical-Surgical Unit (MSU) caring for both adult/geriatric and pediatric patients. This 20-bed unit provides comprehensive inpatient care with excellent nurse-to-patient staffing ratios.

The ideal candidate must have strong medical-surgical nursing experience, pediatric nursing experience, and the ability to confidently care for patients across both age groups.

Shift Information for Night:

12-Hour Night shift. Typical schedule is 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next, plus up to 1 on-call shift/week. Must be flexible and open to days, weekends, and holidays as needed. Maximum of two (2) Shift Call offs. RTOs for Thanksgiving and Christmas will not be acceptable.

Shift Information for Day:

12-Hour Day Shift. Typical schedule is 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next, plus up to 1 on-call shift/week. Must be flexible and open to days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needs may change. Maximum of two (2) Shift Call offs.

Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

• Non-COVID patients: Typically 4:1, maximum 5:1.

• COVID patients: Typically 2:1, maximum 3:1.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients.
• Assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Recognize changes in patient conditions and respond promptly to medical emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation using the RPMS electronic medical record system.
• Provide patient and family education and support.
• Assist with flu immunization clinics as needed.
• Attend required staff meetings and participate in unit activities.
• Float to other departments when qualified and as required, including patient-care assignments or task-oriented duties.
• Maintain flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

About Empower Professionals Inc.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, Empower Professionals Inc. is a privately owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with more than 20 years of experience connecting skilled professionals with leading organizations. We serve clients across healthcare, pharma, financial services, energy and education, and we have built our reputation on accountability, transparency and long-term relationships. Travel nurses choose Empower because we treat every clinician as a partner, not a placement. Our recruiters take the time to understand your specialty, preferred locations and career goals, then match you with assignments that fit. We offer [competitive weekly pay, housing stipends, health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), license reimbursement], along with [24/7 clinical support] and a dedicated recruiter who stays with you from your first submission to your final shift. We have placed N number clinicians in [specialties, e.g. ICU, ER, Med-Surg, L&D] roles across [states or regions]. Apply today and let Empower help you take the next step in your nursing career.

Requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license required.
• Minimum 3 years of Med-Surg nursing experience.
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience.
• Must be comfortable caring for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Current American Heart Association BLS/BCLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Current PALS certification required.
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and remain flexible with scheduling.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to float to other departments within the nurse's qualifications and competency.

Schedule & Orientation

• Shift Information for Night:

  12-Hour Night shift. Typical schedule is 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next, plus up to 1 on-call shift/week. Must be flexible and open to days, weekends, and holidays as needed. Maximum of two (2) Shift Call offs. RTOs for Thanksgiving and Christmas will not be acceptable.

  Shift Information for Day:

  12-Hour Day Shift. Typical schedule is 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next, plus up to 1 on-call shift/week. Must be flexible and open to days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needs may change. Maximum of two (2) Shift Call offs.

• Typical Schedule: 36 hours one week and 48 hours the following week.
• On-Call: Up to one on-call shift per week.
• Must be flexible to work day shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Orientation is held on Mondays only. Candidates must meet all compliance deadlines to avoid being moved to the next scheduled orientation.
• A maximum of two shift call-offs is permitted.
• Time-off requests for Thanksgiving and Christmas will not be accepted.

Additional Assignment Details

• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Overtime: Calculated by the week; overtime starts after 48 hours.
• Overtime Rate: All-inclusive rate.
• On-Call Rate: $3 per hour.
• Call-Back Minimum: 2-hour minimum.

• Important: The weekly schedule may alternate between 36 and 48 hours. Candidates must be comfortable with the required schedule, on-call responsibilities, floating, and holiday coverage.

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