Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,120 to $2,490 per week in Fort Defiance, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Fort Defiance, AZ
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,120 to $2,490 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Location: Fort Defiance, AZ
Contract Length: 16 Weeks
Specialty: Medical-Surgical
Shift: Nights 12hr, typical 36hrs one week/48hrs next, flexible to days/weekends/holidays
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Start: ASAP
Experience Required: 3+ years
Holiday Coverage: RTOs for Thanksgiving and Christmas not acceptable; must be flexible to work holidays
Call: Up to 1 on-call shift per week

We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join a healthcare facility in Fort Defiance, AZ and provide high-quality, patient-centered care across a diverse medical-surgical population. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement individualized care plans for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your clinical expertise in a dynamic inpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatment throughout each shift
• Administer medications and treatments accurately in accordance with physician orders and established protocols
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, discharge instructions, and self-care strategies
• Communicate significant changes in patient status to physicians and appropriate care team members in a timely manner
• Perform wound care, IV line management, catheter care, and other clinical procedures as indicated
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with facility standards

Pay range: $2,120 to $2,490 per week.

Travel Med/Surg RN package: $2,490/week (36 hours) = $34/hour taxable + up to $1,267/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.

Local package: $59–$66/hour fully taxable ($2,120–$2,370/week for 36 hours).

Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
• 3+ years of Medical-Surgical experience
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient communication skills