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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Fort Defiance, AZ for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Fort Defiance, Arizona

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Fort Defiance, Arizona. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Fort Defiance’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Fort Defiance

We have 6 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Arizona, and 491 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Show Low, Arizona – 85901
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 116 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,859 to $2,049
Weekly Pay*
Summit Healthcare is a not-for-profit healthcare organization in the beautiful White Mountains of Northeastern Arizona. As a regional medical center with 101 licensed beds, Summit Healthcare responds to the health care needs of more than 90,000 permanent and seasonal residents living in a 3,000 square mile area.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 144 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,872 to $2,063
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 144 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,766 to $1,946
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Santa Fe, New Mexico – 87505
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 176 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,562 to $1,721
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Grand Junction, Colorado – 81501
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 231 miles
  • 8 N,
  • June 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,068 to $2,278
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Aspen, Colorado – 81611
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 268 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$2,306 to $2,542
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Medical Surgical unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 271 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,867 to $2,057
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 271 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,549 to $1,707
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 271 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,549 to $1,707
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Roswell, New Mexico – 88201
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 306 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,566 to $2,048
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 160 bed community hospital – Southeastern NM, about 3 hrs each from Ablq NM and Lubbock TX
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Craig, Colorado – 81625
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 340 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,838 to $2,026
Weekly Pay*
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. • Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. • Identifies barriers to effective communication based on psychosocial, literacy, financial, and cultural considerations. • Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. • Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires. • Employs critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment, and take appropriate action. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Partners with the healthcare consumer to implement a patient centered plan of care. • Demonstrates caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships. • Uses evidence-based interventions and strategies to achieve optimal outcomes. • Integrates critical thinking and technology solutions. • Delegates according to the health, safety and welfare of the patients we serve. • Demonstrates respect, equity, and empathy in actions and interactions with culturally diverse and vulnerable patients. Organization Wide Performance Expectations: • Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner. • Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. • Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and policies. • Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff. • Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes. • Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes. • Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors. • Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time. • Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Portales, New Mexico – 88130
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 342 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,720 to $1,896
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Clovis, New Mexico – 88101
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 345 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,773 to $1,954
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Lone Tree, Colorado – 80124
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 349 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,630 to $1,796
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding MS unit, based in Lone Tree, is looking for the right RN to join their team. 286 bed Level 2 Trauma center, 20 miles south of Denver. Private patient rooms, including Amenity Suites (larger rooms, private chef, robes, larger bathrooms, concierge service). Artwork primarily by Colorado artists to complement the environment and create a feeling of comfort and healing.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Englewood, Colorado – 80113
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 350 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,090 to $2,303
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Englewood, Colorado – 80113
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 350 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 13
$1,630 to $1,796
Weekly Pay*
400 bed Level 1 Trauma center & certified Stroke center. 8 time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award and a Top 100 Hospital recognized by Reuters
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Englewood, Colorado – 80113
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 350 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,630 to $1,796
Weekly Pay*
RN needed for 33 room floor with specialty in caring for surgical flap patients: spinal cord injury patients with stage 4 wounds that require surgical intervention. We partner with our burn unit and care for low-acuity burn patients. 400 bed Level 1 Trauma center & certified Stroke center. 8 time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award and a Top 100 Hospital recognized by Reuters
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Englewood, Colorado – 80113
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 350 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 26, 2025
$1,630 to $1,796
Weekly Pay*
PCU RN needed for 400 bed Level 1 Trauma center & certified Stroke center 8 time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award and a Top 100 Hospital recognized by Reuters
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Englewood, Colorado – 80113
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 350 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 26, 2025
$1,489 to $1,641
Weekly Pay*
RN needed for 33 room floor with specialty in caring for surgical flap patients: spinal cord injury patients with stage 4 wounds that require surgical intervention. We partner with our burn unit and care for low-acuity burn patients. 400 bed Level 1 Trauma center & certified Stroke center. 8 time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award and a Top 100 Hospital recognized by Reuters
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Denver, Colorado – 80229
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 355 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,613 to $1,777
Weekly Pay*
130 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in a suburb just north of Denver.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Denver, Colorado – 80220
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 355 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,613 to $1,777
Weekly Pay*
250 bed Level 4 Trauma center & Magnet hospital; voted a Denver Post Top Workplace several times.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Denver, Colorado – 80220
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 355 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,613 to $1,777
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Denver, Colorado – 80229
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 355 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,560 to $1,719
Weekly Pay*
130 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in a suburb just north of Denver
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Denver, Colorado – 80218
    Distance from Fort Defiance: 355 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,489 to $1,641
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Fort Defiance, Arizona

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Fort Defiance. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Fort Defiance and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Fort Defiance and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Fort Defiance, AZ

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Fort Defiance?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,049, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Show Low (116.2 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Fort Defiance?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Fort Defiance and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Fort Defiance and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Fort Defiance can make an average of $2,116 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Fort Defiance and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Fort Defiance can make an average of $2,119 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Fort Defiance?

  • Fort Defiance Indian Health Service Hospital in Fort Defiance

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Fort Defiance?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Fort Defiance is 13 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Fort Defiance

In Fort Defiance, facilities like Fort Defiance Indian Health Service Hospital, all offer MS departments.

Other popular cities near Fort Defiance’s MS job opportunities are Ganado (26.2 miles), Chinle (38.9 miles) and Pinon (68.9 miles).

Fort Defiance Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Fort Defiance. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Fort Defiance.

Fort Defiance Indian Health Service Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9 wks, 13 wks, and 16 wks
Departments
Clinical Instructor, Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Registered Nurse, Pediatric RN, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Postpartum, Pre/Post Operative, Psychiatric, RN Case Manager, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
P.O.Box 649
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.