TribalEM
Travel nurse agency with roles in AK, AZ and MN
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 1 assignment
- Hiring rotating
From 4 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 4, 2026Sources
The short version
Tribal Health (TribalEM) is a healthcare staffing and consulting organization that provides clinical staffing services to Indian Health Service (IHS) and Tribally operated healthcare facilities, primarily serving Native American communities.
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- ER nurses: 2 of 4 assignments
- Travel nurses: 3 of 4 assignments are travel contracts
Not a fit
- New grads: 3 of 4 assignments ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs
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Benefits
Tribal Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay with shift differentials, sign-on bonuses up to $10K, relocation assistance up to $18K, per diem for travel and lodging (for qualifying positions), medical insurance with 20+ plan options, cost-shared dental and vision insurance, 401K with up to 5% employer match plus 3% discretionary contribution after one year, paid time off, 11 federal holidays, 100% company-paid tuition, student loan repayment assistance, and voluntary benefits including disability and critical illness coverage.
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The hard parts
Placements may be in remote or underserved areas with limited amenities and infrastructure
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Work environment involves caring for populations facing significant healthcare crises including high rates of chronic disease and suicide
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Requires cultural sensitivity and understanding of tribal community values, which may be challenging for clinicians unfamiliar with Native American communities
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Travel and relocation requirements may be disruptive for some nurses
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?
Common questions
Does TribalEM hire new grads?
3 of 4 assignments ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 1 of 4 assignments, up to $10,000.
Which units are hiring?
ER (2), ICU (1) and PICU (1).
Is TribalEM a staffing agency?
Yes. It hires nurses for assignments at other workplaces.
How do I apply?
Choose an assignment and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to TribalEM, and we tell you what happens next.
Assignments from TribalEM
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
$2,866–$3,586/week
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Travel contract
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
Emergency Department RN
$2,604/week
- RN
- Travel contract
- Tuition reimbursement
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
$2,866/week
- RN
- 12-hour 12 hour
- Travel contract
Sources
- anthc.org
Employer website
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