<p>A 13-week travel contract for an experienced Psychiatric RN is open at an acute care facility in Fort Defiance, Arizona. This night-shift position demands a clinician with deep inpatient psych experience and rewards that expertise with a strong weekly pay rate in a clinically meaningful, underserved setting on the Navajo Nation.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Weekly pay rate of $2,598 via direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary coverage</li> <li>Referral bonuses available</li> <li>Rewards and recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team to support credentialing</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>13-week contract at an acute care facility serving the Fort Defiance, AZ region</li> <li>Specialty: inpatient psychiatry within an acute care setting</li> <li>12-hour night shifts with varied days — a schedule suited to experienced travel nurses who prefer consistent long-shift blocks</li> <li>High-acuity psychiatric patient population in a facility serving a largely rural, underserved community on the Navajo Nation</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid Arizona RN license or licensure from a compact state required</li> <li>Minimum 5 years of acute care psychiatric nursing experience as an RN, with all experience falling within the last 5 years — no exceptions</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Defiance sits within the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona, near the New Mexico border and approximately 25 miles north of Window Rock, the capital of the Navajo Nation. The region offers dramatic high-desert scenery, proximity to Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Monument Valley, and the broader Colorado Plateau — a compelling environment for clinicians drawn to wide-open landscapes and culturally rich communities. Cost of living is low, and the sense of purpose that comes with serving one of the country's largest Native American communities is a meaningful draw for mission-oriented travel nurses.</p>