RN for Inpatient Pediatric Unit - Indian Health Services (IHS)

Vision Quest Solutions is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide pediatric inpatient nursing care in support of a federal healthcare mission serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities in the Navajo Nation.

This is a full-time, 12-hour shift inpatient hospital role in a pediatric and medical-surgical setting. Nurses in this role deliver direct patient care in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where clinical skill, cultural respect, and teamwork are essential.

Position Overview

RNs in this role provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric and medical-surgical nursing care, including:

• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Medication administration and IV therapy management
• Monitoring and responding to changes in patient condition
• Pediatric and adult medical-surgical patient support (including high-acuity cases)
• Participation in emergency response
• Collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary care teams
• Accurate and timely clinical documentation in electronic systems
• Ensuring patient safety, infection control, and compliance with hospital protocols

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Rotating schedule (typically 3 shifts one week, 4 shifts the next)
• Includes weekends and holidays as part of a 24/7 inpatient hospital environment

Required Qualifications

Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license* in any U. S. state or territory Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience*, including medical-surgical or inpatient hospital experience Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification* (required) Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)* certification Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)* certification Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)* certification

• Ability to pass required federal background investigation
• Strong clinical judgment in acute care settings
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment Native populations
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to comply with HIPAA, federal healthcare regulations, and facility protocols
• Willingness to float to other inpatient units as needed based on patient care needs

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in inpatient pediatric or medical-surgical units
• Experience in rural, critical access, or government healthcare settings
• Familiarity with high-acuity monitoring, IV therapy, and pediatric respiratory care
• Prior experience with IHS preferred, but not required

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, hands-on pediatric care in a community where your work directly impacts access to healthcare in a rural and underserved region. Nurses in this role are part of a mission-focused healthcare team serving patients across the Navajo Nation.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced RN seeking a role with purpose, clinical challenge, and the opportunity to serve in a unique inpatient pediatric setting, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person