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RN - Perioperative / Operating Room & PACU - Shiprock, NM

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Prime Physicians

Shiprock, NM (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/22/2026

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Job Description

Job Title:

RN - OR/PACU

Specialty:

Perioperative / Operating Room & PACU Place of Work (City/State):

Shiprock, NM Site:

Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) Indian Health Service (IHS)

Location:

US Highway 491 North, Shiprock, NM 87420

Duration:

6 months contract with the possibility of 4 extensions

Shift Schedule:

Regular:

Mon Fri, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM or 7:30 AM 4:00

PM On-Call:

Weekends/holidays; 15-min response required; sleep room provided on-site

Call-Back:

After hours, weekends, and holidays as needed

How Many Shifts Needed Per Month:

Approximately 4 on-call shifts per month per RN (weekend/holiday coverage rotated among nurses) Credentialing /

Onboarding Time:

6 to 8 weeks

License:

Any active, unrestricted RN license (any U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory accepted)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

American Heart Association Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)

Experience Needed:

Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience required

Special Skills Needed:

OR circulating, sterile field management, pre-op assessment, IV therapy, PACU monitoring Endoscopy pre/intra/post-procedure support Ability to float to other departments as needed Basic EHR/computer skills; cultural sensitivity toward American Indian and Alaska Native populations

Responsibilities:

Perform pre-op assessment, consent/allergy/NPO verification, IV therapy, medication administration, and patient/family education in the Day Surgery/Pre-Op unit Provide circulating support in the OR for a mixed case load: endoscopy, general surgery, OB/GYN, dental, oral/facial, and podiatry; maintain sterile field and time-out compliance Deliver PACU care including post-anesthesia monitoring, airway/pain/nausea management, discharge teaching, and transfer coordination Document all care per

HIPAA, IHS

Privacy Act, and facility IT security policies; submit accurate weekly timesheets Prime Physicians is a physician-led, The Joint Commission (TJC) Accredited, ISO 9001 certified and CMMI Level 3 appraised organization. Our commitment extends beyond traditional consulting and management services, offering comprehensive solutions to hospitals, health systems, and federal government agencies. At the heart of our operations is the ultimate goal to deliver high-quality patient care. Driven by a mission to catalyze healthcare transformation and innovation, we offer an array of services designed to redefine the healthcare landscape. From program and project management to strategic planning, we enhance operational efficiency and streamline business processes. With Prime Physicians, the future of patient care is in skilled and dedicated hands, leading the way towards a more efficient, effective, and compassionate healthcare system.