Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Location: Multiple IHS Facilities

- Peach Springs, AZ

- Supai, AZ

Akicita Federal, LLC is seeking dedicated and adventurous Registered Nurses (RNs) to support healthcare services in Peach Springs and Supai, Arizona , including the unique Supai Clinic located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon . This role offers a rare opportunity to combine clinical excellence with community service in a truly remarkable environment.

Key Responsibilities

-Deliver high-quality nursing care using a multidisciplinary team approach in Critical Access Hospital, outpatient, and remote clinical settings.

-Administer medications, treatments, and conduct patient education in alignment with medical orders and nursing best practices.

-Manage therapeutic devices, monitor patient vital signs, and assess patient conditions.

-Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care.

-Participate in quality control, safety checks, and maintain accurate patient care documentation.

-Respond effectively to emergencies, including life-threatening situations, with appropriate interventions.

Qualifications

-Minimum of two years of nursing experience within the past 36 months.

-Graduate of a National League of Nursing Accredited Nursing Program or equivalent accredited institution.

-Active and unrestricted RN licensure in any U.S. State, District of Columbia, or U.S. Territory.

Current certifications:

-Basic Life Support (BLS)

-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required due to remote/emergency care setting

-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – required due to pediatric patient population

Work Environment

Supai Clinic :

Shift: 8–10 hours (0800–1700) ; subject to on-call, callback, and overtime due to the remote location and after-hours emergency needs.

Location: Bottom of the Grand Canyon, Supai, AZ , considered one of the most remote communities in the U.S.

Ambulatory care setting with 5,400+ visits annually and over 1,100 active patients . Staffed with physicians, RNs, and ancillary staff providing primary and urgent care; emergencies requiring advanced resources are transferred via air transport.

Peach Springs & Other Assignments :

May include 12-hour inpatient shifts or 8–10 hour outpatient shifts.

Unique Conditions in Supai :

Transportation: Provided by helicopter through an outside agency; weather and mechanical conditions may affect travel schedules.

Market: Small store for basic necessities and food; limited supplies available , so nurses must pack all necessities and food for their scheduled work period .

Connectivity: Limited cellular service ; public Wi-Fi available .

Housing & Accommodations

Supai : Furnished quarters provided, including:

1-bedroom, 1-bath unit with kitchenette (no stove), or

Shared 2-bedroom unit with full kitchen.

Other locations : Accommodations or housing allowance provided by contractor.