Registered Nurse (RN) – Obstetric Care Unit

Location: Chinle, AZ
Employment Type: Will be flexible to allow for short-term (13 weeks), long term (1-year to 3-year) and where feasible, include intermittent support to meet unplanned needs that develop on a frequent basis
Shift: 11.5 hours for days, 12 hours for nights, totaling 6 - 7 shifts every 2-week period including weekends, holidays, rotating day and night shifts, as scheduled
Start Date: Urgent / ASAP

Position Overview

We are urgently seeking an experienced Obstetric Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) to join a critical healthcare team in Chinle, Arizona. This role supports a high-need patient population and plays a vital role in ensuring safe, high-quality maternal and newborn care.

This position is best suited for RNs who live within a few hours' driving distance of Chinle, AZ , and who are open to working in a remote, rural setting.

Important Location & Housing Notice

Chinle is a remote community, and housing availability is limited. We are actively working with candidates to explore accommodation options; however, housing is not guaranteed. Candidates with regional proximity and flexibility are strongly encouraged to apply.

We value transparency and will discuss housing considerations early in the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to obstetric patients, including labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care
• Monitor maternal and fetal status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
• Collaborate closely with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Administer medications and treatments per clinical protocols
• Educate patients and families on prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Adhere to all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards

Required Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, NRP and Fetal monitoring (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
• Comfortable practicing in a rural or resource-limited environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous rural or community healthcare experience
• Experience in high-acuity or multi-role OB settings
• Ability to commute from nearby regions or maintain flexible housing arrangements

Why Consider This Role

• Opportunity to make a meaningful clinical impact in a high-need community
• Work within a close-knit, mission-driven care team
• Practice at the top of your nursing scope
• Competitive compensation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Travel stipends / completion bonuses
• Supportive recruitment and onboarding process with open communication regarding logistics

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)
• Obstetric Care : 1 year (Required)