Emergency Department Registered Nurse

KurzSolutions • Polacca, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Heart of Hopi Country – Northeastern Arizona The Community – Polacca, AZ Polacca sits at the base of First Mesa on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona, surrounded by the dramatic mesas, buttes, and high-desert landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. The Hopi people have inhabited this land for more than a thousand years, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied communities in North America. The region offers unparalleled cultural richness, including traditional villages, world-renowned Hopi pottery and kachina carving, and a deeply rooted connection to the land. Outdoor enthusiasts will find exceptional hiking, photography, and stargazing opportunities in the vast open spaces of the high desert. Flagstaff (approximately 2.5 hours) provides additional dining, shopping, and university-town amenities, while the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is about 3 hours away. Airport Information: The nearest commercial airport is Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), approximately 150 miles southwest. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), approximately 270 miles south, provides extensive domestic and international service. About the Facility – Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC) Hopi Health Care Center is a Joint Commission-accredited Critical Access Hospital and the only healthcare facility on the Hopi Reservation, serving approximately 18,000 people. HHCC provides 24/7 Emergency Department services, a four-bed short-stay inpatient unit, and business-day ambulatory services including medical, dental, physical therapy, optometry, and public health. Working at HHCC provides a unique opportunity to serve a historically underserved community while gaining valuable experience in rural nursing and Indian Health Service operations. Facility Address: P.O. Box 4000, Highway 264, Mile Marker 388, Polacca, AZ 86042

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; TNCC, PALS, and/or ENPC preferred.
• Rural/remote, Critical Access Hospital, or IHS/Tribal healthcare experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• TNCC, PALS, and/or ENPC preferred
• Rural/remote, Critical Access Hospital, or IHS/Tribal healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients presenting to the HHCC Emergency Department, including triage, assessment, treatment, monitoring, and discharge.
• Manage high-acuity patients in a rural Critical Access Hospital environment with limited in-house specialty support.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and other treatments as ordered.
• Coordinate patient transfers to higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
• Participate in emergency response, disaster response, and mass casualty protocols.
• Document all clinical encounters in the EHR per facility policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level