Registered Nurse - Inpatient/Hospitalist

Inpatient/Hospitalist Registered Nurse

Heart of Hopi Country Northeastern Arizona

The Community Polacca, AZ

Polacca sits at the base of First Mesa on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona, surrounded by the dramatic mesas, buttes, and high-desert landscapes of the Colorado Plateau. The Hopi people have inhabited this land for more than a thousand years, making it one of the oldest continuously occupied communities in North America. The region offers unparalleled cultural richness, including traditional villages, world-renowned Hopi pottery and kachina carving, and a deeply rooted connection to the land. Outdoor enthusiasts will find exceptional hiking, photography, and stargazing opportunities in the vast open spaces of the high desert. Flagstaff (approximately 2.5 hours) provides additional dining, shopping, and university-town amenities, while the South Rim of the Grand Canyon is about 3 hours away.

Airport Information:

The nearest commercial airport is Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG), approximately 150 miles southwest. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), approximately 270 miles south, provides extensive domestic and international service.

About the Facility Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC)

Hopi Health Care Center is a Joint Commission-accredited Critical Access Hospital and the only healthcare facility on the Hopi Reservation, serving approximately 18,000 people. HHCC provides 24/7 Emergency Department services, a four-bed short-stay inpatient unit, and business-day ambulatory services including medical, dental, physical therapy, optometry, and public health. Working at HHCC provides a unique opportunity to serve a historically underserved community while gaining valuable experience in rural nursing and Indian Health Service operations.

Inpatient RN Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients in the HHCC four-bed short-stay inpatient unit.
• Perform patient assessments, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and monitor patient status.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges in collaboration with hospitalist physicians.
• Manage IV therapy, wound care, medication administration, and other bedside nursing interventions.
• Communicate with physicians, families, and the interdisciplinary care team regarding patient progress.
• Document all clinical encounters in the EHR per facility policies.

Inpatient RN Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical or inpatient nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Rural/remote, Critical Access Hospital, or IHS/Tribal healthcare experience preferred.

12-hour shifts (7:00 AM 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM 7:00 AM), blocks of 57 consecutive shifts. Coverage includes weekends and holidays.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.