Registered Nurse

Medium; Supai (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality care in remote locations, including at the Supai Clinic in the Grand Canyon. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience and current emergency care certifications. The role provides a rare combination of clinical excellence and community service in challenging environments.

Benefits

Furnished housing provided

Helicopter transportation available

Unique work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience within the past 36 months.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care in various clinical settings.
• Administer medications and conduct patient education.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for integrated patient care.
• Respond to emergencies with appropriate interventions.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Graduate of a National League of Nursing Accredited Nursing Program

Active and unrestricted RN licensure

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Location: Multiple IHS Facilities

- Peach Springs, AZ

- Supai, AZ

$2,800 - $3,200 a week

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.