Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Fort Defiance, AZ
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs
$2,938/weekOverview
- Start Date01/25/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career with a travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) assignment in Fort Defiance, AZ 86504. Join a leading healthcare team in a busy Emergency Department, providing critical care to a diverse patient population in northeastern Arizona. This travel nursing job offers the chance to enhance your clinical skills while experiencing the scenic Southwest and vibrant local culture.
Arizona Healthcare Job Details
- Location: Fort Defiance, AZ 86504 – Arizona nursing jobs
- Assignment Type: Travel ER RN
- Start Date: January 25, 2026
- End Date: April 26, 2026
- Duration: 13-week contract
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a); flexible scheduling for holidays and weekends
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed (alternating 36/48 hours, 7 on/7 off)
- On-Site Position
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years recent experience as an Emergency Room RN or in a related clinical specialty
- Active Registered Nurse license (RN license)
- American Heart Association certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC
- TNCC certification required
- Conscious sedation certification (can be obtained onsite)
- Ability to float to other qualified healthcare departments
- Strong adaptability, teamwork, and clinical support skills
ER RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care in the Emergency Department, including Main ED, Fast Track, and Observation Unit
- Rotate through triage, quick registration, COVID tent, and entry screening areas
- Adapt to daily assignments and rotate areas based on patient volume and department needs
- Assist with COVID testing and immunization clinics
- Float to other departments within scope of practice and competency
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Arizona!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
2 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare - PH Division
About Fort Defiance, AZ
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Fort Defiance, AZ here's what you should know:- Fort Defiance's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 90°F, and winter average lows are around 20°F.
- Short-term rentals may be limited, but furnished housing options are available with some effort.
- Fort Defiance is car-friendly, as public transportation options may be limited.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include diabetes and respiratory conditions.
- There may be a small population of travel nurses.
- Opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and exploring the nearby national parks.
- Limited options for restaurants, art, music, and sports.
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