Med-Surg RN
Fort Defiance, AZ
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Flexible
$2,218/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftFlexible
- Duration16 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care50 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- State license license in Arizona
Description
Job Title: RN - Med Surg
City/State: Fort Defiance, Arizona
Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift. Typical schedule is 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next, plus up to 1 on-call, 3x12 Flex, 07:00:00-19:00:00
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Job Description:
Registered Nurse for Med-Surg Unit (MSU) for adult geriatrics and pediatric patients.
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care for a 20 bed medical surgical unit for adults and pediatrics.
- Assist with Flu Immunization clinics as needed.
- Attend staff meetings and be willing to float to other departments as needed.
Requirements:
- American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
- Three (3) years of med-surg experience and 1-year pediatric experience required.
- Must be comfortable with both adult and pediatric patients.
Facility
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
Pros
Patient ratio is good, housing is affordable if available, supervisor is friendly.
Cons
Charting system is outdated and amount of charting is excessive. Unit can have cliques.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 50 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
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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