Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,260 per week in Fort Defiance, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Fort Defiance, AZ
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $1,260 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/1/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Fort Defiance, Arizona, 86504!

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse - Multi-Specialty Resource (ER, ICU, Med-Surg/Peds)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly adaptable and experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a dynamic assignment in Fort Defiance, Arizona. This role requires a versatile clinician capable of providing comprehensive patient care across multiple acute care settings, including the Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, and Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics units.

The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional flexibility, reporting daily to the House Supervisor for unit assignment based on fluctuating facility needs. This position involves caring for a diverse patient population, encompassing both adult and pediatric patients with varying acuities. Responsibilities may include direct patient care, managing patient loads, or providing essential task-oriented support such as answering call lights and phones, depending on the assigned unit and current staffing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult and pediatric patients across Emergency Room, Intensive Care, and Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics units.
• Report daily to the House Supervisor for specific unit assignment, demonstrating readiness to adapt to different clinical environments.
• Float to various departments as needed, utilizing a broad skill set to support patient care or operational tasks.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and implement nursing interventions in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona or a compact state.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent, acute care nursing experience.
• Experience MUST include direct patient care in all three specialties: Emergency Room, Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics, and Intensive Critical Care.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in critical care nursing interventions and emergency response protocols.
• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills across diverse patient populations (adult and pediatric).
• Competency in medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot standard medical equipment found in ER, ICU, and Med-Surg settings.
• Exceptional adaptability and flexibility to work in various clinical environments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments.

Shift Details

• Assignment Dates: Starting September 1, 2026, for a 13-week contract.
• Shift Type: Flexible Day/Night shifts, 12-hour duration.
• Days per Week: 3 days per week.
• Weekend Rotation: Required as needed.
• Holiday Requirements: Required as needed.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona or a compact state.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
• Moderate Sedation certification (may be obtained through the facility after confirmation).

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