Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg (ACU) night shift position in a rural, culturally rich community in Northwestern Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience and an active AZ or compact RN license.

Job Details

• Acute Care Unit (ACU) within a JCAHO-accredited regional health center serving a 4,400 square mile area, functioning as a referral center for the western Navajo and Hopi Reservations,

• 73-bed hospital offering comprehensive inpatient/outpatient services including emergency care, orthopedics, OB/GYN, oral surgery, eye surgery, and urological procedures,

• Patient population includes individuals of all ages across diverse Native American, Anglo, Hispanic, and African American communities,

• Night shift schedule: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, three shifts per week,

• 13-week contract,

Job Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license, currently active and unrestricted,

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association required,

• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification required (must be completed within 6 months of hire),

• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) certification required within 6 months of hire,

• Minimum of 2-3 years of RN experience in an acute or sub-acute care setting,

• SSN required for consideration,

Additional Information

• Provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages, following physician orders, standards of care, and nursing policies and procedures, with the ability to work independently,

• Orientation is held every 2 weeks,

• COVID-19 vaccination required; flu vaccination required - exemptions may be accepted upon submission of a declination form,

• Fingerprinting is required prior to start and is completed during the compliance process via mail,

• This position is located in a very rural area of Northwestern Arizona on the Colorado Plateau - candidates should be prepared for a remote work environment,

• Limited on-site housing may be available at $600/month (shared units, based on availability); no family members or pets are permitted in facility housing,

• Housing application must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start date if housing is needed,