RN Pediatrics - Shiprock, NM

Job Title: Pediatrics Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Department

Specialty: Inpatient Pediatrics Registered Nurse (Acute Care)

Site: Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC)

Location: Shiprock, New Mexico (Navajo Area IHS)

Duration: 6 months contract with the possibility of four 6 months contract

Shift Schedule

• Shifts may include 12-hour, 10-hour, or 8-hour schedules
• Day, Night, Weekend, and Holiday shifts may be assigned
• Tour of duty set by the Nursing Supervisor
• Flexibility required; may rotate to other inpatient sections as needed
  
  

Estimated Shifts Needed Per Month

(Approximation based on 1,040 hours over 6 months)

• 12-hour shifts: ~14–15 per month
• 8-hour shifts: ~21–22 per month Final schedule determined by facility.
  
  

License

Current and unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state (including DC, Puerto Rico, or U.S. Territories)

Certifications (Required)

• BLS
• PALS
• NLS
• TNCC or ATCN
• ACLS
  
  

Experience Needed

• Minimum of 36 months total RN experience
• At least 2 years of recent inpatient pediatric nursing experience (unless exception approved)
  
  

Special Skills Needed

• Acute inpatient pediatrics (med-surg / step-down)
• Pediatric medication administration & weight-based dosing
• IV therapy & venipuncture
• Age-specific assessments (infant through adolescent)
• Pain management for pediatric patients
• Emergency response & code participation
• Documentation in EHR
• Cultural awareness for Navajo and AI/AN populations
• Ability to meet unit competencies and rotate as assigned
  
  

Credentialing / Onboarding Time: Estimated 6–8 weeks

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric nursing care within RN scope and facility policies
• Complete assessments, documentation, and nursing care plans
• Administer medications accurately and safely
• Perform IV therapy, venipuncture, monitoring, and evaluation
• Ensure HIPAA, EMTALA, and patient rights compliance
• Apply and document restraints appropriately
• Respond to emergencies and follow facility code protocols
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Deliver culturally appropriate care for Navajo and Native patients
• Maintain required competencies and complete orientation modules
• Rotate to other sections as assigned to meet care needs
  
  

Miscellaneous

• Must complete child-protection training within 30 days of onboarding
• Must adhere to Navajo Area IHS policies, security requirements, and documentation standards.