Step Into a High-Impact Role – ER Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Needed at NNMC Shiprock.  Are you an experienced Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant ready for a role where your skills truly matter? This is your opportunity to practice at the top of your license while delivering critical care in a fast-paced environment that serves a vital and underserved community.  Eastern Shawnee Staffing Services, in partnership with Indian Health Services (IHS), is seeking a dedicated ER Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for a long-term contract assignment at Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC) in Shiprock, New Mexico. This position offers the chance to combine professional growth, meaningful patient impact, and a dynamic emergency care setting.

Start Date: June/July
Location: Northern Navajo Medical Center (NNMC), Shiprock, NM
Setting: Emergency Department
Schedule: Part-time, with the ability to increase up to full-time hours based on department needs and availability | Rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays)
Contract Type: 1099 Government Contractor (Locum)
Duration: Up to 1 year with extension options

Learn more about the facility:
https://www.ihs.gov/navajo/healthcarefacilities/shiprock/

Position Overview

The ER Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide emergency medical care to patients of all ages, managing acute and urgent conditions in a high-volume emergency department serving the Navajo Nation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rapid assessments, triage, and medical screening exams 
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries in an emergency setting 
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs and imaging 
• Perform emergency procedures within scope (suturing, splinting, wound care, etc.) 
• Stabilize and manage critically ill patients 
• Prescribe medications in accordance with IHS formulary guidelines 
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams 
• Coordinate patient transfers when higher levels of care are required 
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR system 
• Follow all IHS protocols, including infection control and patient safety standards 
• Provide culturally competent care to diverse patient populations 

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling with part-time hours and potential to increase to full-time 
• Long-term, stable contract with extension potential 
• Competitive compensation 
• Opportunity to serve a rural and underserved population 
• Fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment 
• Open to local and travel candidates 

Additional Information

Additional duties may be assigned as needed. Candidates should be flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic emergency care environment.

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

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in emergency medicine, apply today to connect with our recruiting team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program 
• Board Certified NP (FNP or ENP preferred) or PA-C 
• Minimum of 2–3 years of Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care experience required 
• Active, unrestricted license in any U.S. state or territory 
• Active DEA registration 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required 
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required 
• Experience with Indian Health Services (IHS) or tribal healthcare systems preferred 
• Experience working in rural or underserved settings preferred 
• Must be a U.S. citizen residing primarily in the United States 
• Must be able to pass a federal background/security clearance 
• Proof of education (diploma or transcripts required)