Critical Care Registered Nurse | Tuba City, Arizona

Providing critical nursing care to patients in a 5-bed Intensive Care Unit, this role demands expertise and confidence in managing critically ill individuals. The position also includes floating to the Emergency Department, Medical/Surgical, or Pediatrics units during low census periods. Responsibilities include adhering to physicians’ orders, nursing policies and standards of care, and delivering post-operative recovery support for general surgery, pediatric, and obstetric patients as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient nursing care and support to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Administer post-operative recovery care after hours.
• Float to other hospital units such as ED, Med/Surg, and Pediatrics when required.
• Work independently while following hospital policies, physician directives, and nursing standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years ICU nursing experience.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Current, unrestricted Professional Nursing License (RN) valid in any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.
• Up-to-date certifications required to be maintained throughout employment:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
  • Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) (within 6 months of hire)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (within 6 months of hire)

Location Overview: Situated in Northwestern Arizona, this opportunity is based in a unique community known for its rich cultural diversity, comprised of Navajo, Hopi, Southern Paiute, and other ethnic groups. The area offers a semi-desert landscape with elevations ranging from 4,400 to nearly 7,000 feet, on the scenic Colorado Plateau. The healthcare center spans a 4,400 square mile service area and functions as a vital referral hub for Native American reservations.

Additional Details:

• Orientation sessions occur every two weeks.
• COVID and flu exemption requests may be considered following submission of declination forms.
• Housing applications must be submitted two weeks prior to the start date; shared contractor housing is provided (no pets or families permitted).
• This is a contract position with the possibility to extend.

Bring your ICU expertise to this vital healthcare organization serving a diverse and medically complex population. Submit your application today to make a meaningful impact.