TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Fort Defiance, Arizona, 86504!
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse - Multi-Specialty Resource (ER, ICU, Med-Surg/Peds)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly adaptable and experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a dynamic assignment in Fort Defiance, Arizona. This role requires a versatile clinician capable of providing comprehensive patient care across multiple acute care settings, including the Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, and Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics units.
The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional flexibility, reporting daily to the House Supervisor for unit assignment based on fluctuating facility needs. This position involves caring for a diverse patient population, encompassing both adult and pediatric patients with varying acuities. Responsibilities may include direct patient care, managing patient loads, or providing essential task-oriented support such as answering call lights and phones, depending on the assigned unit and current staffing requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult and pediatric patients across Emergency Room, Intensive Care, and Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics units.
- Report daily to the House Supervisor for specific unit assignment, demonstrating readiness to adapt to different clinical environments.
- Float to various departments as needed, utilizing a broad skill set to support patient care or operational tasks.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer medications, and implement nursing interventions in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona or a compact state.
- Minimum of three (3) years of recent, acute care nursing experience.
- Experience MUST include direct patient care in all three specialties: Emergency Room, Medical-Surgical/Pediatrics, and Intensive Critical Care.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in critical care nursing interventions and emergency response protocols.
- Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills across diverse patient populations (adult and pediatric).
- Competency in medication administration, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot standard medical equipment found in ER, ICU, and Med-Surg settings.
- Exceptional adaptability and flexibility to work in various clinical environments.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments.
Shift Details
- Assignment Dates: Starting September 1, 2026, for a 13-week contract.
- Shift Type: Flexible Day/Night shifts, 12-hour duration.
- Days per Week: 3 days per week.
- Weekend Rotation: Required as needed.
- Holiday Requirements: Required as needed.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona or a compact state.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification.
- Moderate Sedation certification (may be obtained through the facility after confirmation).