Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Acute Care/Med-Surg night shift position in a rural, culturally rich community in Northwestern Arizona, requiring at least 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
• Serves a 4,400 square mile referral area for the western Navajo and Hopi Reservations, with a 73-bed capacity
• Patient population spans all age groups, including individuals from Navajo, Hopi, and Southern Paiute tribal communities
• Night shift schedule: 18:30–07:00, three 12-hour shifts per week
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact RN license, currently in hand and unrestricted
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an acute or sub-acute nursing setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association required
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) certification must be completed within 6 months of hire
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be completed within 6 months of hire
• SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Performs a variety of nursing care procedures requiring professional knowledge and the ability to work independently, guided by physician's orders, standards of care, and hospital policies
• Provides nursing support to patients of all ages and their families
• Multidisciplinary team includes surgeons, internal medicine, psychiatry, pediatrics, OB/GYN, ENT, orthopedics, urology, and a full dental staff
• Orientation runs on a two-week cycle
• COVID and flu vaccine exemptions may be accepted upon submission of a declination form
• Fingerprinting is required prior to start and is completed during the compliance process via mail
• This position is located in a very rural area; limited on-site housing may be available at $600/month (shared units, based on availability)
• No family members or pets are permitted in facility-provided housing
• A housing application must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the start date if housing is needed