RN - Inpatient Pediatric in Shiprock, New Mexico at Vision Quest Solutions Inc

Vision Quest Solutions is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide pediatric inpatient nursing care in support of a federal healthcare mission serving a native population.

This is a full-time inpatient hospital role in a pediatric and medical-surgical setting. Nurses in this role deliver direct patient care in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where clinical skill, cultural respect, and teamwork are essential.

Position Overview

RNs in this role provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric and medical-surgical nursing care, including:

• Assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Medication administration and IV therapy management
• Monitoring and responding to changes in patient condition
• Pediatric and adult medical-surgical patient support (including high-acuity cases)
• Participation in emergency response
• Collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary care teams
• Accurate and timely clinical documentation in electronic systems
• Ensuring patient safety, infection control, and compliance with hospital protocols

Work Schedule

• Rotating schedule (typically 3 shifts one week, 4 shifts the next)
• Includes weekends and holidays as part of a 24/7 inpatient hospital environment

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, hands-on pediatric care in a community where your work directly impacts access to healthcare in a rural and underserved region. Nurses in this role are part of a mission-focused healthcare team serving patients across the Navajo Nation.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced RN seeking a role with purpose, clinical challenge, and the opportunity to serve in a unique inpatient pediatric setting, we encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in any U.S. state or territory
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric nursing experience, including medical-surgical or inpatient hospital experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Ability to pass required federal background investigation
• Strong clinical judgment in acute care settings
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment with Native populations
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to comply with HIPAA, federal healthcare regulations, and facility protocols
• Willingness to float to other inpatient units as needed based on patient care needs

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience in inpatient pediatric or medical-surgical units
• Experience in rural, critical access, or government healthcare settings
• Familiarity with high-acuity monitoring, IV therapy, and pediatric respiratory care
• Prior experience with IHS preferred, but not required