Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for a long-term federal healthcare assignment supporting the Indian Health Service (IHS) in Shiprock, New Mexico. The selected candidates will provide outpatient and/or inpatient nursing services and deliver high-quality, culturally sensitive patient care in accordance with IHS policies, nursing standards, and applicable federal healthcare requirements. The assignment supports healthcare services within the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, including facilities serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This is a contract, on‑site position located in Shiprock, New Mexico, with immediate availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients in outpatient and/or inpatient settings.
• Assess patient needs and deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established nursing standards and protocols.
• Perform and maintain competency in areas such as: IV therapy and venipuncture, medication administration, pain management, patient restraints, emergency procedures, age‑specific patient care, documentation and charting.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and clear patient documentation.
• Protect patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Privacy Act requirements, and IHS policies.
• Follow facility policies, standards of care, hospital protocols, and applicable nursing regulations.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nursing supervisors, and other healthcare professionals.
• Remain flexible and rotate between duty sections when needed to support patient care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, effective communication, ethical conduct, and cultural sensitivity.
• Utilize required IHS information technology systems and comply with IT security procedures.
• Attend mandatory orientation and facility‑specific training.

Requirements

• Active, current, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license from any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Minimum 36 months (3 years) of nursing experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in the required nursing specialty, where applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
• Basic computer and healthcare IT skills.
• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with diverse patient populations and demonstrate cultural awareness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Advanced Trauma Care for Nurs