Registered Nurse Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona is seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem coverage in Flagstaff, AZ. This inpatient rehab facility treats stroke, brain and spinal injuries, orthopedic surgeries, and other conditions, offering coordinated therapy services and modern facilities.

The nurse will provide direct patient care, assessments, and care planning while ensuring safety, quality, and confidentiality in a team-based environment that emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based practice

Qualifications

• Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience preferred. Acute care setting preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients within the assigned unit.
• Perform patient assessments, planning, interventions and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with hospital mission, guiding principles and standards of care.

Skills

RN program completion

RN license

CPR Certification

Acute care experience

ACLS certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree

Tools

Data entry

Record management

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Per Diem - Flagstaff, Arizona

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona – Flagstaff, AZ

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, Arizona is a premier inpatient rehabilitation facility serving patients across the Northern Arizona region. We specialize in comprehensive rehab care for individuals recovering from strokes, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, major orthopedic surgeries, and other debilitating conditions. Our experienced rehab team provides intensive, customized therapy programs – including physical and occupational therapy, speech-language therapy, and specialized neurological rehabilitation – all focused on helping patients regain abilities and confidence. Nestled in Flagstaff’s beautiful setting, our hospital offers a warm, healing environment with state‑of‑the‑art equipment such as a therapy gym and even a therapeutic pool. Accredited and part of a nationally acclaimed healthcare network, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Arizona is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that helps each patient reach their optimal recovery.

Flagstaff, Arizona

Flagstaff, AZ a vibrant mountain town known for its scenic beauty, outdoor adventure, and small‑town charm. Nestled at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff offers four-season recreation, from skiing and snowboarding in winter to hiking and mountain biking in summer. With a lively downtown, local arts scene and close to the Grand Canyon, it’s an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Required Skills:

• Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience preferred. Acute care setting preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit. The role is also responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help the patient adapt to an altered life style. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.