Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics - $2,438 per week in Fort Defiance, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Pediatrics
Location: Fort Defiance, AZ
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,438 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: 9/21/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Pediatrics RN in Fort Defiance, Arizona, 86504!

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical (Adult & Pediatric)

Job Summary

Join our dedicated team as a Registered Nurse on a 20-bed Medical-Surgical Unit in Fort Defiance, Arizona. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population, including adult geriatrics and pediatrics. You will manage a variety of medical and surgical conditions, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

The unit maintains excellent staffing ratios, typically 4:1 (max 5:1) for non-COVID patients and 2:1 (max 3:1) for COVID patients, fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. This position requires a compassionate and adaptable nurse comfortable caring for both adult and pediatric populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Monitor patient conditions, document observations accurately, and report changes to the healthcare team promptly.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, therapists, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members to optimize patient care.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with hospital policies.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• May be assigned to assist with Flu Immunization clinics as needed.
• Float to other departments as qualified and needed, performing patient care or task-oriented duties such as answering call lights and phones.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent Medical-Surgical RN experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of recent Pediatric RN experience.
• Demonstrated comfort and competency in caring for both adult and pediatric patient populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment and care planning for diverse age groups.
• Expertise in medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Adaptability to changing patient needs and unit demands.
• Competency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Shift Details

This is a 16-week contract position, starting September 21, 2026. The primary shift is 12-hour Night Shifts, working 3 days per week (36 hours/week). Candidates must be flexible to work other shifts, including weekends and holidays, as operational needs dictate. Call requirements: Not specified. Weekend rotations are required.

Licensing Requirements

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Arizona or a compact state license eligible for Arizona.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

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