Med/Surg RN in Fort Defiance, Arizona
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Fort Defiance, AZ
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,222/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.71
- Weekly
- $2,222
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,529
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.71/hour — 29% 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
Step into a rewarding role as a registered nurse on a 20-bed medical-surgical unit in Fort Defiance, AZ. This contract offers the opportunity to care for both adult and pediatric patients, with a specific focus on med-surg specialties. You'll be working 12-hour night shifts for 13 weeks, handling a steady patient load that includes both COVID and non-COVID cases, with excellent staffing ratios to support quality care. The setting allows you to experience a variety of clinical scenarios, from routine patient management to assisting with flu immunization clinics and occasional float assignments to other departments. This is your chance to deepen your med-surg expertise, especially in pediatric care, while working in a supportive team environment that values your skills and professionalism.
Weather:
The climate around this time of year tends to be pleasantly warm during the day and cooler at night, typical of the high desert landscape. Expect clear skies, mild breezes, and generally comfortable weather that makes outdoor activities enjoyable.
Fun Things To Do:
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Job Specifics:
Location: Fort Defiance, Arizona. Shift: 12-hour nights. Duration: 13 weeks with a weekly commitment of 36 hours. This role involves caring for adult and pediatric patients in a 20-bed med-surg unit, with a focus on both COVID and non-COVID cases. Flexibility to work other shifts, weekends, and holidays is expected. The pay rate offers an estimated gross of $2,221.72 weekly.
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