Registered Nurse (RN) – Federal Healthcare Contract

Registered Nurse (RN) – Federal Healthcare Contract

Shiprock, New Mexico | On-site | Contract | Immediate Start

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for a long-term federal healthcare assignment supporting the Indian Health Service (IHS), Navajo Area in Shiprock, New Mexico.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate inpatient and/or outpatient nursing care.
• Assess patients, administer medications/treatments, perform IV therapy and venipuncture, and manage pain and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Follow IHS, HIPAA, Privacy Act, hospital, and nursing standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, supervisors, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Provide culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations.
• Support different nursing units and schedules as required.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted U.S. RN license — any U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
• Minimum 3 years (36 months) nursing experience.
• 2+ years of specialty experience, where applicable.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong English communication and documentation skills.
• Basic computer and healthcare IT proficiency.
• Professionalism, flexibility, and cultural awareness.

Preferred

ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ATCN, or NLS certification.

Experience in ambulatory care, primary care, outpatient/inpatient nursing, emergency nursing, rural healthcare, or IHS/federal healthcare is highly desirable.

Contract & Schedule

• 6-month base contract + 6-month option
• On-site | Shiprock, New Mexico
• 15 openings | Immediate start
• 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts; weekends/holidays may be required
• Shift assignments determined by facility needs

Pre-Employment Requirements

Successful candidates may be required to complete medical/fitness evaluation, immunization and TB screening, background investigation, fingerprinting/security clearance, orientation, and facility-specific training.

Benefits

Health insurance • Flexible scheduling • Relocation assistance • Long-term federal healthcare opportunity

Apply Now: If you are a qualified RN with an active U.S. license and 3+ years of nursing experience, apply today for this immediate federal healthcare opportunity in Shiprock, New Mexico.