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RN Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatry
Fort Defiance, Arizona
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital

$1,246-2,777/week
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Registered Nurse – Inpatient Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

Location: Fort Defiance, Arizona
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour night shifts (flexible to work other shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed)
Hours per Week: 36 hours


Job Description

  • Provide nursing care on an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit.
  • Must be flexible to work various shifts including holidays and weekends.
  • Note: No guaranteed hours during admission and discharge weeks or cycle breaks (meetings/training).
  • Maximum of 2 shift call-outs allowed.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona.
  • Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
  • Minimum of 5 years of psychiatric nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Certification in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), MANDT, or TEAM.

Experience

  • Prior travel experience is required.

Additional Information

  • Must be able to work night shifts primarily but remain flexible for other shifts as assigned.

Facility

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital

3.9rating(15 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Fort Defiance Indian Hospital

4.0rating

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Charting system is outdated and amount of charting is excessive.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.

Samantha V
Samantha V
Pediatric Med Surg (RN)
Nov '24 - Nov '25
Review of Fort Defiance Indian Hospital on Mar 4, 2026
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 50 beds
ADDRESSHighway 12 & N7, Building FD3002Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
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About Fort Defiance, AZ

As a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Fort Defiance, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 90°F, and winter average lows are around 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals may be limited, but furnished housing options are available with some effort.
Transportation
  • Fort Defiance is car-friendly, as public transportation options may be limited.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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