Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg (ACU) night shift position in a rural, culturally rich Native American community in Northwestern Arizona, requiring a minimum of 3 years of experience and an active AZ or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care/step-down unit (ACU) in a JCAHO-accredited regional hospital serving the Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute communities across a 4,400 square mile area
• 73-bed hospital that serves as a referral center for the western Navajo and Hopi Reservations, offering a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services
• Night shift schedule: 1830–0700, three shifts per week
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience in an acute or sub-acute facility
• 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 (may be completed within 6 months of hire)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (exemptions may be considered with a declination form)

Additional Information

• Performs a variety of nursing care procedures requiring professional knowledge, independent judgment, and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments across all age groups
• Facility is located in a very rural area of Northwestern Arizona on the Colorado Plateau — candidates should be prepared for a remote assignment
• On-site housing may be available at $600/month, based on availability — no family members or pets are permitted in housing units
• Housing application must be submitted two weeks prior to start date
• Fingerprinting is required prior to start and is completed during the compliance process via mail
• Orientation is held every two weeks
• Flu vaccination status may be subject to facility requirements; exemptions may be considered with a declination form