Travel Nurse Level I RN - ED - Emergency Department

Job Description

Encode INC is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department Level I for a travel nursing job in Shiprock, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Hi All,

We currently have an urgent requirement for 5 Emergency Room Registered Nurses (ER RNs) at Northern Navajo Medical Center (Indian Health Service) in Shiprock, NM.

Position Details:

• Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Emergency / Trauma Nursing
• Facility: Northern Navajo Medical Center – IHS
• Location: Shiprock, NM 87420
• Start Date: January 2026
• Contract Duration: Base period of 6 months with four additional 6-month option periods

Shift & Schedule:

• Shift Timing: 0700 – 1900
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift Lengths: 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts as scheduled by the facility
• Includes: Weekends and holidays

Licensure & Certifications:

• Active, unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory
• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Preferred Certifications: ATCN or TNCC, NLS

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 36 months of nursing experience
• At least 2 years of Emergency or Trauma nursing experience

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in IV therapy and venipuncture
• Strong skills in medication administration and emergency triage
• Knowledge of EMTALA and HIPAA compliance
• Competency in restraint application and pain management protocols
• Excellent patient assessment and communication skills

Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care, including triage, assessment, and treatment of patients across all age groups. Administer medications, monitor vital signs, assist with emergency interventions, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care. Maintain accurate documentation while adhering to NNMC and IHS standards, patient safety, and confidentiality requirements.

Credentialing / Onboarding:

• Estimated timeframe: 6–8 weeks

Updated Resume\nBLS\nACLS\nPALS\nTNCC\nCovid Card/ Exemption form\nSSN\nLicense \n3 Professional References with name, number and the facility you both worked with \nDriving License

About Encode INCAt Encode, we empower organizations and individuals through innovative, human-centric workforce and technology solutions. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we deliver more than just healthcare staffing, we provide integrated, strategic support across industries, with particular strength in federal and government contracts.Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits