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Posted: 11-Jun-26
Location: Dulce, New Mexico
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 858954100
Infection Prevention Registered Nurse (RN)
Trade the Commute for Mountains, Adventure, and Purpose
Jicarilla Service Unit | Jicarilla Apache Nation | Dulce, New Mexico
Are you looking for more than just your next nursing position?
Imagine ending your workday surrounded by breathtaking mountain views, pristine forests, world-class fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and endless outdoor recreation. Located in the scenic high country of northern New Mexico, the Jicarilla Service Unit offers a unique opportunity to combine a rewarding healthcare career with an unmatched quality of life.
The Jicarilla Apache Reservation is located just 55 miles south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and 30 miles west of Chama, New Mexico—an outdoor enthusiast's paradise known for its mountains, lakes, wildlife, and year-round recreation.
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to improving the health and well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. As an Infection Prevention Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role in protecting patients, supporting clinical excellence, and helping shape the future of healthcare delivery within a close-knit and mission-driven organization.
Why Consider Jicarilla Service Unit?
Exceptional Work-Life Balance
- Monday–Friday schedule
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- No weekends
- No holidays
- No on-call responsibilities
- Closed on all federal holidays
Outstanding Federal Benefits
- Competitive federal salary
- Comprehensive health, retirement, and leave benefits
- Recruitment and retention incentives for qualified nurses
- Career growth opportunities within the federal healthcare system
Student Loan Assistance
- Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program
- National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
Additional Benefits for USPHS Officers
- Special Duty Pay
- Retention Pay
- Additional incentives for select positions and job categories
The Lifestyle You've Been Looking For
Whether your passion is hiking remote trails, fly fishing mountain streams, hunting, camping under star-filled skies, wildlife photography, skiing nearby Colorado resorts, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet of rural living, Dulce offers a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly difficult to find.
This is an opportunity to practice meaningful nursing while escaping traffic, overcrowding, and the stress of city life.
Position Available
Infection Prevention Registered Nurse (RN)
Apply Today
To learn more or ask questions, contact:
CDR Reyna R. Garcia, MSN, MBA, RN
Chief Nurse Executive
Phone: 575-759-7229
Email: Reyna.garcia@ihs.gov
Ready to Begin Your Next Adventure?
Apply online today through USAJOBS:
The Jicarilla Service Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
