Lead Nurse
US Indian Health Service
Davis, California
$83k–$108k/yr
Posted pay
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Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026
What this might mean for you
US Indian Health Service is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $83k–$108k a year.
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $83k–$108k/yr
- Weekends, holidays, call
- Call required
About this role
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Skills for this role
Requirements
- RN License
- National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) passed
- Current active full and unrestricted professional nurse license
- RN License
- National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) passed
- Current active full and unrestricted professional nurse license
- Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree or PhD from accredited professional nursing educational program
- 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 grade level
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Background investigation
Benefits
- Annual leave
- Student loan repayment programs (IHS, NHSC, HRSA Nurse Corps)
- Recruitment or relocation incentives
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- Federal employee benefits
About the employer
The US Indian Health Service (IHS) facility at Crow Agency, Montana operates as a hospital providing healthcare services to the local Native American community. The organization operates within the federal civil service framework, with nursing positions classified under the General…
What reviewers appreciate
- Federal government employment with structured GS pay scale and defined career progression
- Leadership and management opportunities in nursing and occupational health programs
- Comprehensive regulatory compliance framework aligned with OSHA, CDC, and TJC standards
What reviewers flag
- Wide span of supervisory responsibility across multiple position grades (GS-7 through GS-12) and disciplines
- Complex multi-regulatory compliance requirements across OSHA, CDC, and TJC may increase administrative burden
- Occupational health role encompasses a broad scope of responsibilities—from immunizations and fit testing to workers' compensation and case management—potentially creating high workload demands
Living in Davis, CA
Davis is a bike-friendly college town anchored by UC Davis, offering a relaxed, small-city atmosphere in the Sacramento Valley. Downtown Davis and Central Davis feature tree-lined streets, farmers markets, and local cafes — a calm setting for nurses seeking community warmth within easy reach of Sacramento.
- State price level · California
- 110.7
- 11% above the national average
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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