Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Your next assignment should be more than just another contract. Bring your Operating Room expertise to Northern Navajo Medical Center, where you'll be part of a dedicated surgical team providing essential care to the Navajo Nation. Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services is seeking experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses for a long-term Indian Health Service (IHS) assignment offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a mission-driven healthcare environment.

Location: NNMC- Shiprock, New Mexico

Schedule: Full-time | Day Shift
Hours: Regular shifts are scheduled between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. On-call and callback shifts are required as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Contract Length: Up to one year with extension options.

Check out the facility Here: https://www.ihs.gov/navajo/healthcarefacilities/shiprock/

What You'll Do

• Provide professional nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Prepare and maintain the operating room, equipment, instruments, and sterile field.
• Perform circulating nurse duties and/or scrub responsibilities based on experience and departmental needs.
• Assist surgeons and anesthesia providers during surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients throughout the perioperative process and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Maintain strict sterile technique and adhere to infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Accurately document patient care in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and other members of the surgical team to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to callback assignments as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Split compensation that includes housing and meals & incidentals per diem (when eligible)
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Travel and local candidates are encouraged to apply

Additional Details

• Fully onsite position
• On-call and callback responsibilities are required
• On-call nurses must be able to respond within 15 minutes of notification
• Sleep accommodations are provided during scheduled on-call periods
• Credentialing may take up to 90 days
• Long-term assignment with the potential for contract extensions

Additional Duties

Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed. This job description is not intended to represent a complete list of responsibilities. Candidates should be adaptable and willing to support the evolving needs of the surgical services department.

Indian Preference Policy

Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services follows an Indian Preference Policy. Preference is given to qualified Native American candidates in accordance with applicable laws.

Apply Today

Take the next step in your nursing career with an opportunity that offers more than just another assignment. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care while serving a community where your skills truly make a difference. Apply today to learn more.

 Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license from any U.S. state or territory 
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Operating Room (OR) nursing experience required 
• PACU/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit experience preferred 
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required 
• Experience circulating in the operating room required; scrub experience preferred (if applicable) 
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems 
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skills 
• Previous Indian Health Service (IHS) experience is a plus 
• Must be a U.S. citizen 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance 
• Required immunizations must be current