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RN Float ICU/ED/Med-Surg/Pediatrics
Fort Defiance, Arizona
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital

$1,246-3,368/week
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Registered Nurse - Float (ICU/ED/Medical-Surgical)

Location

  • Fort Defiance, Arizona

Employment Type

  • Contract
  • Duration: 13 weeks

Shift Details

  • Flexible 8-12 hour shifts (Day and Night)
  • Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed

Job Description

  • Float position covering Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Emergency Department (ED), and Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics units
  • Reports daily to House Supervisor for unit assignment
  • Must be flexible to work in different departments as needed
  • May be required to take a patient load or perform task-oriented duties such as answering call lights and phones

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Arizona
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Minimum 3 years of Critical Care Float experience, including ICU, Emergency Department (ED), and Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics units
  • Critical Care Float experience within the last year
  • Certifications required:
    • BLS issued by American Heart Association
    • ACLS
    • PALS issued by American Heart Association
    • TNCC
    • Moderate Sedation (Moderate Conscious Sedation may be obtained through the facility after confirmation)

Orientation

  • Orientation sessions held on Mondays only
  • Missing compliance deadlines will delay start to the following Monday

Hours

  • Approximately 36 hours per week

Additional Notes

  • Prior travel experience is required for this position

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Charting system is outdated and amount of charting is excessive.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 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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