RN for Inpatient Pediatric Unit - Indian Health Services (IHS)
Shiprock, NM
Posted Jun 19 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour rotating
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour rotating
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Floating required
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- 2+ years
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Pay
- Against the board
- $2/hr below the median
The median for Pediatric in New Mexico is $47/hr, across 8 postings.
About this role
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:
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- 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
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Requirements
- RN
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- PALS certification required
- NRP certification required
Place
- City
- Shiprock, NM
- Median rent
- $694/mo
- Local household income
- $35,900/yr
- State price level
- 8% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
New Mexico index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Shiprock sits in northwest New Mexico on the Navajo Nation, named for the towering volcanic rock formation that dominates the high-desert horizon. A small, rural community rooted in Diné culture, it offers a close-knit pace of life for nurses seeking meaningful work in an underserved region rich with cultural significance.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Vision Quest Solutions Inc. is a veteran-owned, Native American-owned security and logistical solutions company headquartered in Hot Springs, SD with an additional office in Alexandria, VA. While primarily known for security services, risk management, and tactical training, the company also…
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