Emergency Room Registered Nurse -Contract

Description

Join Our Mission-Driven Team!
We are seeking experienced and compassionate Emergency Room Registered Nurses (ER RNs) to join our team at Gallup Indian Medical Center (GIMC) in Gallup, NM. This is a travel, long-term contract opportunity within an Indian Health Services (IHS) facility where your skills and dedication will truly make a difference.

What We Offer:

• Long-term contract: 13 weeks up to 1 year, with extension opportunities
• Ask about our Health Insurance and Benefit Options, including PTO
• 12-hour day shifts
• Ask about our Health Insurance and other Benefits
• Flexible schedule options, including 36/48 hour alternating weeks or 7-on/7-off
• Level III Trauma Center environment for advanced clinical experience
• Active RN license from any U.S. state accepted (no New Mexico license required)
• Adults and Pediatrics
• Supportive work environment with a culturally rich and meaningful mission

Your Role:
As a Travel ER RN at GIMC, you’ll be a vital part of the emergency response team—delivering high-quality, fast-paced care to patients from diverse backgrounds. You will triage, stabilize, and treat patients with acute conditions in a high-volume ER serving the local community and surrounding Navajo Nation.

Responsibilities Include:

• Delivering rapid assessment and treatment of patients in emergency situations
• Collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based care
• Administering medications, managing IVs, and maintaining accurate patient records
• Responding to trauma and critical incidents with skill and confidence
• Educating patients and families on treatments and discharge instructions
• Supporting compliance with regulatory and hospital protocols
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives and contributing to a culture of excellence

Why Gallup Indian Medical Center?

GIMC is a 99-bed hospital that sees approximately 250,000 outpatient visits and 5,800 inpatient admissions annually, making it one of the highest-volume facilities in the IHS system. Located in the heart of Gallup, NM, GIMC offers a dynamic and meaningful setting for ER professionals who thrive in challenging environments and want to serve underserved populations.

Experience:

Candidates should have a valid nursing license with experience in an Acute Care setting. Emergency Room experience needed, previous IHS or Travel experience helpful. Familiarity with computer charting systems. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Indian Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).

Apply today to meet with our recruitment team!

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Requirements

 Registered Nurse (RN) –

• Minimum of (2) two years experience required
• Nursing experience in an ER in an Acute Care Setting required
• Graduated from a National League of Nursing Accredited Nursing Program 
• Bachelor’s degree, Associate degree, or Diploma from an accredited professional nursing education program is required. 
• Active BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required 
• Applicant must have active and unrestricted, current licensure as a Professional Registered Nurse (RN) in any State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience with IHS Preferred
• Previous Travel experience Preferred
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules
• Must be a US citizen
• Must be willing to pass a federal background check

  Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and speak with our recruiting team about becoming part of this impactful journey.