Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg (ACU) position in a rural, culturally rich community in Northwestern Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of acute or sub-acute nursing experience and an active AZ or Compact RN license.

Details

• Acute Care Unit (ACU) / Med/Surg setting within a JCAHO-accredited regional health center serving the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute communities across a 4,400-square-mile service area
• 73-bed hospital functioning as a referral center for the western Navajo and Hopi Reservations, offering a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services
• Day shift schedule: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM, currently 3 shifts per week
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license, currently valid and unrestricted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (may be completed within 6 months of hire)
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) certification required within 6 months of hire
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute or sub-acute nursing setting (facility requires 2 years; posting minimum is 3 years)
• COVID-19 vaccination required; exemptions may be considered upon submission of a declination form
• Flu vaccination required; exemptions may be considered upon submission of a declination form
• SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages, applying clinical judgment, physician orders, and established nursing policies and procedures
• The facility is located in a remote, rural area of Northwestern Arizona on the Colorado Plateau — candidates should be prepared for limited nearby amenities
• Facility-provided shared housing may be available at $600/month, subject to availability; no family members or pets are permitted in housing units
• A housing application must be submitted promptly upon acceptance, at least 2 weeks prior to start date
• Fingerprinting is required prior to start and is completed during the compliance process via mail
• Orientation is offered on a bi-weekly cycle
• Diverse, multidisciplinary medical team on staff including surgeons, internists, pediatricians, OB/GYN, ENT, orthopedic surgeons, nurse practitioners, and more