Pediatric Registered Nurse - PCU

Pediatric Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU)



Location: IHS Facility in Chinle, AZ 86503



Shift:

• Day Shift: 11.5 hours with a 1-hour lunch break

• Night Shift: 12 hours with a 30-minute lunch break

• 7 shifts per 2-week period

• May include weekends and Federal holidays

• Rotating day and night shifts based on unit staffing needs

Contract Length: 3 months (option to extend)



Estimated Start Date: Pending Award and Completion of Credentialing Process

Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $50

• Travel weekly stipends: $1,246

• Please keep in mind that payroll is processed on a biweekly basis.

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare: $5.09/hr (Up to 40 hours worked per week)

• PTO: 5 days after 6 months, an additional 5 days at 1 year of service

• Accrued sick days: 1 hour for every 36 hours worked

• 11 Paid Holidays: Following the Government calendar throughout the year

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in an inpatient setting. The ideal candidate will deliver safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care while collaborating with the healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program

• Minimum of 36 months of nursing experience, including at least 12 months of pediatric nursing experience

• Current, active, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory

• Current BLS and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association

• ACLS, NRP, TNCC, or specialty certifications preferred, as applicable

• Strong pediatric assessment and clinical care skills

• Ability to meet IHS credentialing and background requirements

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in the inpatient setting

• Assess patient conditions, monitor changes, and implement appropriate nursing interventions

• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans

• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care

• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate patient care

• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in the EHR

• Provide culturally sensitive, family-centered care while maintaining patient safety and infection control standards

• Participate in quality improvement and multidisciplinary initiatives