What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) position at Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions?
Bring your pediatric nursing expertise to a facility where every patient interaction makes a meaningful impact. Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions (ESSS), in partnership with the Indian Health Service (IHS), is seeking two experienced Pediatric Inpatient Registered Nurses (RNs) to join the healthcare team at Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, New Mexico. This long-term contract offers the opportunity to provide compassionate, high-quality care to pediatric patients while serving Native American communities in a mission-driven healthcare environment.
Start Date: August/September 2026
Schedule: Full-time | Day & Night Shifts Available
Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (Days or Nights)
Hours: 36/48-hour biweekly schedule
Contract Length: Minimum 6 months, with contracts available up to 1 year and additional extension options
Location: Shiprock, New Mexico
Facility Information: https://www.ihs.gov/navajo/healthcarefacilities/shiprock/
Position Highlights
- Two Pediatric Inpatient Registered Nurse contract openings
- 12-hour rotating day or night shifts
- 36/48-hour biweekly schedule (3 shifts one week, 4 shifts the next)
- Full-time contract assignment
- Long-term opportunity with extension options
- Collaborative inpatient pediatric practice environment
- Previous Indian Health Service (IHS) or Tribal healthcare experience preferred
- Experience in a rural or Critical Access Hospital preferred
- Recent inpatient pediatric medical-surgical experience required
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to hospitalized pediatric patients.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments.
- Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to providers.
- Perform comprehensive pediatric assessments and respond to changes in patient status.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge planning.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and quality improvement standards.
- May float to other inpatient units as needed based on patient care requirements.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and paid federal holidays
- Split compensation that includes per diem pay for qualified housing and incidental expenses
- Flexible scheduling with block shifts available
- Travel and local candidates welcome
Additional Details
- Fully onsite position
- Hospital setting serving the pediatric patient population
- Federal credentialing process may take up to 90 days before start
Additional Duties
Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. This description is not intended to represent a complete list of responsibilities. Candidates should be adaptable and willing to support evolving clinical and operational needs.
Indian Preference Policy
Eastern Shawnee Staffing Solutions follows an Indian Preference Policy. Preference is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with applicable federal laws.
Apply Today
Join a mission-driven team and make a meaningful impact in pediatric patient care. Apply today to connect with our recruiting team and learn more about this rewarding opportunity at Northern Navajo Medical Center.
Requirements:- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program (ADN or BSN required)
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state or territory
- Minimum of 2–3 years of RN experience
- Minimum of 2 years of recent inpatient pediatric nursing experience required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems required
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, organizational, and time management skills
- Previous experience with Indian Health Service (IHS), Tribal Health, or underserved populations preferred
- Required immunizations must be current
- Must be a U.S. citizen residing primarily in the United States
- Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a federal security clearance