<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 seasoned clinician — a minimum of five years of acute care psych experience is a firm requirement — and offers a strong weekly pay rate of $2,598 in a clinically meaningful, underserved setting on the Navajo Nation.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate: $2,598 per week</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</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 in Fort Defiance, AZ</li> <li>Specialty: Inpatient Psychiatry</li> <li>Shift structure: 12-hour night shifts, varied days</li> <li>Acute care environment requiring comfort with the full spectrum of inpatient psychiatric acuity</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 recognized in Arizona</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 is a community in Apache County in northeastern Arizona, situated within the Navajo Nation near the Arizona–New Mexico border. The surrounding high-desert landscape offers striking scenery, including proximity to Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Monument Valley, and the Chuska Mountains — a compelling setting for clinicians drawn to wide-open spaces, outdoor recreation, and culturally rich environments. Flagstaff, a full-service city with additional amenities and outdoor access to the San Francisco Peaks, is approximately two hours to the southwest.</p>