Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

DT-Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Polacca, Arizona.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings, nights, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

POSITION: Inpatient / Med-Surg Registered Nurse (IPU RN)

FACILITY: Hopi Health Care Center (HHCC)

LOCATION: Highway 264, Mile Marker 388, Polacca, AZ 86042

AGENCY: Indian Health Service (IHS) — Phoenix Area · Hopi Service Unit

CONTRACT LENGTH: 13 Weeks plus extensions 

SCHEDULE: 3x12 or 4x10 (confirm with facility)

COMPENSATION

Taxable Hourly Rate: $44.00/hr (W2)
Overtime Rate: $66.00/hr (after 40 hours)
Weekly Gross (40 hrs): $3,293
Weekly Taxable Wages: $1,760 (40 hrs x $44.00)
Weekly Per Diem (non-taxed): $1,533
One-Time Travel Allowance: $500 (paid at start of assignment)

FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS

Hopi Health Care Center is a JCAHO-accredited IHS federal hospital serving approximately 7,000 Hopi and Navajo patients on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona. The inpatient unit consists of a 4-bed Medical/Surgical unit and a 2-bed birthing unit. HHCC carries a FAR Code 4 frontier designation — one of the most remote and culturally significant clinical settings in IHS.

LOCATION & HOUSING

Polacca, AZ is located on the Hopi Reservation in Navajo County at approximately 6,000 feet elevation. On-campus tribal housing (Walpi Housing) is available to professional staff at no cost — confirm availability with your DT-Trak recruiter before extending an offer. Government overflow housing is located approximately 11-13 miles away in Keams Canyon. Nearest hotels are in Winslow, AZ (~80 miles SW). Personal vehicle required — no public transportation on the reservation.

Nearest Airports: Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX) ~230 mi | Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) ~225 mi | Flagstaff Pulliam (FLG) ~125 mi

REQUIREMENTS

Active RN license (Arizona or Compact)
Minimum 2 years Medical/Surgical or Inpatient experience
BLS required · ACLS preferred
IHS credentialing, privileging, and federal background investigation required prior to start
DT-Trak onboarding and credentialing support provided throughout the process

ABOUT DT-TRAK

DT-Trak Consulting, Inc. is an SBA 8(a), ISBEE-certified Indian Economic Enterprise specializing in federal healthcare staffing for IHS, Tribal, and VA facilities nationwide. Our team provides dedicated recruiter support, full credentialing assistance, and end-to-end onboarding coordination for every placement.

For questions or to submit a candidate, contact your DT-Trak recruiter directly.

Active RN license (Arizona or Compact)\nMinimum 2 years Medical/Surgical or Inpatient experience\nBLS required · ACLS preferred\nIHS credentialing, privileging, and federal background investigation required prior to start

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits