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Shiprock, NM IHS RN ORPACU

Prime Physicians

Job Location:

Shiprock, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 17 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 14 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: RN - OR/PACU

Specialty: Perioperative / Operating Room & PACU

Place of Work (City/State): Shiprock NM

Site: Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) Indian Health Service (IHS)

Location: US Highway 491 North Shiprock NM 87420

Duration: 6 months contract with the possibility of 4 extensions

Shift Schedule:

Regular: Mon Fri 7:00 AM 3:30 PM or 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
On-Call: Weekends/holidays; 15-min response required; sleep room provided on-site
Call-Back: After hours weekends and holidays as needed

How Many Shifts Needed Per Month: Approximately 4 on-call shifts per month per RN (weekend/holiday coverage rotated among nurses)

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: 6 to 8 weeks

License: Any active unrestricted RN license (any U.S. state DC Puerto Rico or U.S. territory accepted)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) American Heart Association

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)

Experience Needed: Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience required

Special Skills Needed:

OR circulating sterile field management pre-op assessment IV therapy PACU monitoring
Endoscopy pre/intra/post-procedure support
Ability to float to other departments as needed
Basic EHR/computer skills; cultural sensitivity toward American Indian and Alaska Native populations

Responsibilities:

Perform pre-op assessment consent/allergy/NPO verification IV therapy medication administration and patient/family education in the Day Surgery/Pre-Op unit
Provide circulating support in the OR for a mixed case load: endoscopy general surgery OB/GYN dental oral/facial and podiatry; maintain sterile field and time-out compliance
Deliver PACU care including post-anesthesia monitoring airway/pain/nausea management discharge teaching and transfer coordination
Document all care per HIPAA IHS Privacy Act and facility IT security policies; submit accurate weekly timesheets

Prime Physicians is a physician-led The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals health systems and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands leading the way towards a more efficient effective and compassionate healthcare system.

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