Registered Nurse MedSurg

Travel Nurse Opportunity in Fort Defiance, AZ

We desire a Registered Nurse with Med Surg skills for a travel assignment in Fort Defiance, AZ. This position requires travel, and compensation will cover travel expenses and is higher than local assignments. Our client seeks experienced nurses to start quickly, so we need qualified nurses to begin our electronic on-boarding process.

This opportunity is ideal for nurses near Window Rock and Navajo. Travel nursing offers adventure, freedom of choice, and flexibility. Nurses can select preferred facilities and locations, working in prestigious places. Many travel nurses have been in the field for over ten years and plan to continue.

If you seek a great salary, schedule choices, and exciting locations, a travel nursing career may be right for you. To start, prepare by updating your RN license, immunizations, and physical records. Your CV should highlight your nursing skills and experience, and you should have references who can vouch for you.

When you find assignments of interest, your recruiter will submit you for interviews. During interviews, ask about scheduling, patient-to-nurse ratios, and required skills.

State licensing can start before securing an assignment. Some states take over a month, like California, New Jersey, and New York, while others process quickly. Some states issue licenses in one day. If you have a license in a Nurse Licensure Compact state, it simplifies practice in 25 compact states.

Most facilities require a year of experience in your specialization. Some specialties, like psychiatric RN and cardiac ICU, require over two years. Flexibility is crucial for travel nurses, allowing them to adapt to various hospital policies and locations.

Ensure your clinical references are ready, typically three are sufficient. A skills checklist is also required. Once references and skills are confirmed, we will seek contracts matching your requirements and assist with immunizations and drug testing.