Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) – Locums | IHS | Arizona | High-Impact Women’s Health

Job description

Join a mission-driven clinical team serving the Navajo Nation at Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Arizona This is an opportunity to deliver full-scope women’s health and obstetric care in a culturally rich, high-impact environment where your work directly improves access to care in an underserved community.


Position Overview

We are seeking Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) for a locum tenens assignment supporting inpatient and outpatient women’s health services within an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility.



Location: Arizona (Navajo Nation)

Start: Ongoing (credentialing required)

Contract Length: 3-month base + multiple 3-month extensions (up to ~2 years total)

Schedule: Full-time coverage (approx. 520 hours per 3-month period)

Setting: Hospital-based OB/GYN + outpatient women’s health



Scope of Practice

- Provide prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care

- Perform well-woman exams and gynecologic services

- Manage labor and delivery patients

- Participate in on-call coverage and deliveries

- Assist in cesarean sections (first assist preferred/required)

- Deliver culturally competent, patient-centered care

- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary teams



Minimum Requirements

- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Midwifery program

- Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) – American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM)

- Active, unrestricted APRN (CNM) and RN license (any U.S. state)

- DEA license (Schedules II–V)

- Certifications required:

- BLS / CPR

- ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics)

- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

- First Assist surgical training or experience

- Recent clinical experience (no significant gaps >6 months)

- Clean NPDB report



Why This Opportunity Stands Out

- Meaningful mission – Serve Native American communities with critical healthcare needs

- Full-scope practice – Maintain and expand your clinical skillset

- Consistent schedule blocks – Predictable 3-month rotations

- Long-term continuity – Extension potential up to 2 years

- Autonomy + collaboration – Practice independently while supported by a strong care team



Compensation & Logistics

- All-inclusive hourly rate (1099 structure typical for IHS contracts)

- Travel, lodging, and malpractice coverage typically included (varies by contract structure)

- Flexible assignment extensions available



Ideal Candidate Profile

- Comfortable in rural or resource-variable settings

- Strong OB and delivery experience

- Adaptable, mission-driven, and culturally aware

- Interested in longer-term locums continuity



About the Facility

Our Partner Facility is a key access point for care within the Navajo Nation, offering a wide range of services including OB/GYN, emergency care, and primary care. Located near Canyon de Chelly, the area offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.