
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Fort Defiance, AZ
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.64
- Weekly
- $2,435
- Yearly (full-time)
- $126,620
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 6, 2026
This job pays about $67.64/hour — 41% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona ($47.84/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona right now
- 1,486 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Arizona from 8 agencies, 17 of them in Fort Defiance.
- Pay in these listings: $31.88 – $89.35/hour, median $63.75/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Arizona: $47.84/hour ($99,507/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.89/hour across 581 jobs).
Job description
Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Case Management & Discharge Planning in Fort Defiance, AZ
Join our healthcare team as a Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) supporting case management and discharge planning for medically complex patients in Fort Defiance, Arizona. Make a meaningful impact by coordinating care transitions, reviewing clinical records, and helping patients receive appropriate follow-up services across inpatient care settings. This Arizona travel nursing opportunity is located in a community known for its rich cultural heritage, welcoming atmosphere, and scenic high-desert landscapes near the Four Corners region.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370-$2,500
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
- Location: Fort Defiance, Arizona
- Start Date: October 6, 2026
- End Date: January 5, 2027
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., including a one-hour lunch
- Shift: 8-hour day shift
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Call: None
- Openings: 2
Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in discharge planning and medical-surgical nursing
- Registered Nurse experience in a clinical, medical-surgical, acute care, and/or critical care setting
- Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state or territory
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Strong clinical documentation, communication, organization, case management, and care coordination skills
- Ability to attend required new employee orientation and scheduled staff meetings
- Travel nurses must complete required clearance no later than 7 days before the scheduled start date
Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities
- Perform case management and coordinate the discharge planning process for age-appropriate inpatients with chronic diseases and complex healthcare needs
- Support patients across medical-surgical, intensive care, obstetric, and adolescent care settings
- Maintain tracking systems for patients referred for admission or transfer to other healthcare facilities
- Review medical records to evaluate requested services and support safe transitions of care
- Coordinate discharge plans for patients returning to another care setting or transitioning home
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, patients, families, and post-acute providers
- Promote timely, appropriate, and patient-centered care transitions
Apply now to advance your travel nursing career as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Fort Defiance, Arizona.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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