Med-Surg RN
Fort Defiance, AZ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus
$2,402/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration16 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse for Med-Surg Unit
Overview
- Contract role in Fort Defiance, Arizona
- 20-bed medical surgical unit for adults and pediatrics
- 12-hour night shifts
- Typical schedule is 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next, plus up to 1 on-call shift per week
- Must be flexible to work other shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
- May be assigned to help cover Flu Immunization clinics as needed
- Travelers are expected to attend staff meetings
- Travelers may occasionally float to other departments they are qualified to work in
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Arizona
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- American Heart Association BLS
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- PALS issued by American Heart Association
- Med Surg (3 years of experience)
- Med Surg experience within the last year
- Experience working with Adult patients
- Experience working with Pediatric patients
Unit Details
- Med-Surg Unit (MSU)
- Adult geriatrics and pediatric patients
- Staffing ratios: typically 4:1, max 5:1 for non-Covid patients; typically 2:1, max 3:1 for Covid patients
Housing
- Housing information is available in the Facility Group Document section, at additional cost
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Fort Defiance, AZ
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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