Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,660 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Fort Defiance, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #526266. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

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