Registered Nurse – OB/GYN Inpatient

DT-Trak Consulting, Inc

Shiprock, New Mexico

Eligibility: L&D

Posted Jun 18

Shift and hours: 40 hours a week
Unit and setting: L&D · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: 26 weeks · Travel

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Against similar roles: Top of New Mexico travel payNew Mexico travel postings that state pay run $1,080/week to $2,620/week, the middle half $1,600/week to $2,370/week, across 122 postings.
Also stated: $75/hr
Overtime pay: $75/hr
Travel package: $500 travel

Benefits

Dental
Vision

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DT-Trak Consulting, Inc

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DT-Trak Consulting, Inc. is a federal contracting and medical staffing firm headquartered in Miller, South Dakota, with over 20 years of experience supporting Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities across the United States. The company has secured more than $60 million…

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Registered Nurse – OB/GYN Inpatient

Location: Shiprock, NM

Pay and compensation

$50 per hour taxed
$75 per hour overtime
$1,246 per week per diem
$500 travel allowance
$3,246 per week gross based on 40 hours

Schedule

40 hours per week
Overtime available

Assignment details

Inpatient OB/GYN unit
Indian Health Service facility
6 month base with extension options

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in OB/GYN inpatient setting
Monitor and assess maternal and fetal health
Administer medications and treatments
Assist with labor, delivery, and post-partum care
Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff
Maintain accurate medical documentation

Requirements

Active RN license
OB/GYN or Labor and Delivery experience
BLS required
ACLS preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Weekly pay
Travel and housing support
Long-term contract stability
Opportunity to extend

Apply now to secure a high-paying OB/GYN RN assignment in a federal facility. Please send resume with all certifications to Kevin. Holmes@DT-Trak.com

Pay: $75.00 - $82.00 per hour

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Shiprock, NM

Shiprock, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $694/mo
Household income: $35,900/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Shiprock, NM

NeighborhoodsShiprock is arranged as a spread-out, suburban-rural community on the Navajo Nation rather than a city of conventional subdivided neighborhoods. Residential clusters are largely concentrated along the primary transit spines of US 64 and US 491, stretching toward the San Juan River and surrounding the community hub near the Kirk Center. Living arrangements are typically peaceful and quiet, characterized by larger multi-generational households and established, rooted homesteads rather than dense apartment complexes.

Shiprock is arranged as a spread-out, suburban-rural community on the Navajo Nation rather than a city of conventional subdivided neighborhoods. Residential clusters are largely concentrated along the primary transit spines of US 64 and US 491, stretching toward the San Juan River and surrounding the community hub near the Kirk Center.

Living arrangements are typically peaceful and quiet, characterized by larger multi-generational households and established, rooted homesteads rather than dense apartment complexes.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: thebitenm.com

Getting aroundDaily travel in Shiprock is thoroughly car-dependent, with an average local commute time of roughly nineteen minutes. Transit routes are centered on the junction of US 64 and US 491, which connect local health facilities and chapter services to neighboring communities. Public transportation options are minimal and serve only select transit needs, meaning personal vehicles are necessary for navigating work shifts and basic errands.

Daily travel in Shiprock is thoroughly car-dependent, with an average local commute time of roughly nineteen minutes. Transit routes are centered on the junction of US 64 and US 491, which connect local health facilities and chapter services to neighboring communities.

Public transportation options are minimal and serve only select transit needs, meaning personal vehicles are necessary for navigating work shifts and basic errands.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: newmexicomagazine.org

OutdoorsThe local landscape is dominated by Tsé Bitʼaʼí, the iconic 7,178-foot volcanic ridge that towers over the high-desert plains. Because the formation is sacred to the Navajo people, hiking and rock climbing are strictly prohibited, and visitors must admire and photograph the formation from paved roadway viewpoints. Outdoor enthusiasts often plan day outings across the wider Four Corners region, including trips to Chaco Culture National Historical Park to explore ancient ruins along the Pueblo Bonito Overlook Trail.

The local landscape is dominated by Tsé Bitʼaʼí, the iconic 7,178-foot volcanic ridge that towers over the high-desert plains. Because the formation is sacred to the Navajo people, hiking and rock climbing are strictly prohibited, and visitors must admire and photograph the formation from paved roadway viewpoints.

Outdoor enthusiasts often plan day outings across the wider Four Corners region, including trips to Chaco Culture National Historical Park to explore ancient ruins along the Pueblo Bonito Overlook Trail.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: newmexicomagazine.org Source 2: yelp.com

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Living in Shiprock

Relocating to Shiprock offers healthcare workers a rare opportunity to serve within the heart of the Navajo Nation's Northern Agency, set against the striking backdrop of Tsé Bitʼaʼí. Life here moves at a peaceful, contemplative pace where long-standing Diné traditions, multilingual households, and artisan craftsmanship shape daily life. Community connection happens organically over Navajo tea at the Coffee Ship, Saturday morning treasure hunting for silver jewelry at the US 491 Flea Market, and savoring fresh mutton stew and fry bread at D N M Grillen Native. However, living here involves clear practical tradeoffs: the community is strictly car-dependent, with everyday commutes following US 64 and US 491. Commercial amenities, grocery diversity, and conventional rental apartments are limited on tribal trust land, prompting many nurses to commute from or regularly travel to nearby Farmington. For clinicians seeking meaningful community impact, profound cultural richness, and wide-open Southwestern desert expanses, Shiprock provides an unforgettable professional and personal experience.

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As of 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: newmexicomagazine.org Source 5: thebitenm.com

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Shiprock, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.