RN - 18489285

Northern Navajo Medical Center • Shiprock, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Navajo Medical Center is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse to support its surgical services department. This federal Indian Health Service hospital serves the Navajo Nation and provides essential healthcare services to American Indian and Alaska Native communities. This position works across the Operating Room, PACU, Pre-Op, Day Surgery, and Endoscopy departments. The facility performs a variety of procedures including general surgery, OB/GYN, dental, podiatry, and endoscopy cases.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license from any U.S. state or territory
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation
• Ability to obtain Indian Health Service security clearance
• Physician-issued fitness-for-duty certification
• Hepatitis B vaccination series or positive titer
• MMR vaccination documentation
• Varicella vaccination or immunity documentation
• Tdap vaccination
• Current TB screening within the past 12 months
• Annual influenza vaccination

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-operative assessments and patient preparation
• Start IVs and administer medications as ordered
• Serve as Circulating RN during surgical procedures
• Monitor sterile field integrity and assist with surgical documentation
• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care in PACU
• Monitor patients for pain control, airway management, and recovery readiness
• Support endoscopy procedures before, during, and after treatment
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff
• Document patient care in electronic health records

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Weekly direct deposit
• Paid sick leave accrual
• Eleven paid federal holidays
• Paid vacation eligibility after one year of service
• Professional liability insurance provided
• Facility orientation and training included
• Government-issued PPE and identification badge provided
• Extension opportunities available up to 30 months total contract length

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed