Ellsworth Medical Staffing for Indian Country
Empowering Tribal Healthcare: Solutions for Workforce Excellence
Ellsworth medical staffing exists to solve the healthcare workforce crisis in Native American communities. As a 100% Navajo-owned, ISBEE-certified company, Ellsworth connects Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities, tribal health programs, and rural hospitals with travel nurses, locum tenens, and allied health professionals who understand Our Relatives. Since 2016, Ellsworth has grown to $10.1 million in lifetime contract value — and counting.
2016
Founded
64+
2025 Assignments
20+
Awards Since 2023
$10M
Lifetime Contract Value and Growing
The Challenge We Solve
Why Ellsworth Medical Staffing Exists
Healthcare workforce shortages hit Indian Country harder than anywhere else. Geographic isolation, competitive recruitment markets, and cultural barriers combine to leave IHS facilities understaffed — and Our Relatives underserved. Ellsworth medical staffing addresses each of these challenges directly. We recruit culturally competent professionals. We deliver quickly. We perform.
What We Offer
Ellsworth Medical Staffing Solutions
Ellsworth provides travel nurses, locum tenens physicians, per diem agency nurses, and allied health professionals for short-term and long-term placements. Our professionals hold certifications including RN, LPN, CNA, ACLS, PALS, CPHIMS, and PMP. In partnership with LiquidAgents Healthcare and StaffingEngine, Ellsworth medical staffing delivers one of the largest vetted candidate databases serving IHS and tribal health programs nationwide.
Our Approach
Culturally Competent Care Starts With Ellsworth Medical Staffing
Effective healthcare in Indian Country requires more than clinical credentials. Ellsworth recruits Indigenous healthcare professionals from tribal communities and partners with tribal colleges to build career pathways from within. Our cultural competency workshops prepare every placed professional to deliver care that is sensitive, respectful, and effective for Native patients — from our Youth to Our Elders.
Certified, Competitive, and Proven
Federal requirements change. Ellsworth medical staffing evolves with them — quickly and without disruption to your operations.
Ellsworth medical staffing is fully certified under the Buy-Indian Act (HHSAR 326.601) as an Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE/ISBEE). We compete and win under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. We hold more than 79 successful transactions with the Federal Government since 2023.
Three Pillars
What Sets Ellsworth Medical Staffing Apart
Commitment.
We deliver on every promise to IHS contract officers, every time. Lead with the scale of the IHS nursing shortage.
Collaboration.
We work closely with government entities to understand your facility’s unique needs and build tailored solutions.
Adaptability.
Federal requirements change. Ellsworth medical staffing evolves with them — quickly and without disruption to your operations.
Our Services
Ellsworth is 100% Navajo-owned — built from within Indian Country
IHS Travel Nurse Staffing
Ellsworth provides IHS travel nurse staffing for Indian Health Service facilities across all 12 Area Offices. Culturally competent. ISBEE-certified. Fast placement.
Locum Tenens Indian Health Service
Ellsworth places locum tenens physicians and APPs at Indian Health Service facilities. ISBEE-certified. Buy-Indian compliant. Serving all IHS Area Offices.
Tribal Health Staffing Agency
Ellsworth is a Native-owned tribal health staffing agency serving 638 self-governance programs with travel nurses, locum tenens, and allied health professionals.
Managed Service Provider (MSP) Administration
Ellsworth provides Managed Service Provider healthcare administration for IHS facilities and tribal health programs across Indian Country.
Partnership
Partnerships That Power Ellsworth Medical Staffing
Ellsworth partners with LiquidAgents Healthcare and StaffingEngine to offer one of the broadest, most responsive staffing networks in Indian Country. Together, we place vetted professionals in travel, local, and staff roles using VMS and MSP platforms. We also invest in telemedicine solutions and ongoing workforce research to stay ahead of IHS staffing challenges — before they affect your patients.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear what our clients had to say.
DAP Office
Federal Agency
“Working with Ellsworth has been a game-changer for our agency. Their unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence have consistently exceeded our expectations. As a award winning Entity, they bring an established perspective that adds immense value to every project.”
COR
Purchasing Agent
The contractor’s (Ellsworth’s) quality of work was exceptionally met, as per the Statement of Work (SOW). The Rating for this element is Very Good. Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. – COR (June 2025)
NDS
Federal Agency
“In our collaboration with Ellsworth, we’ve witnessed firsthand their unwavering commitment to quality and innovation. Their status as a Minority-Owned and Native American Owned LLC only adds to the depth and richness of their service offerings. They are, without a doubt, leaders in their field.”
Former and Current Clients
Contact
Start Working With Ellsworth Medical Staffing Today
Request our capability statement, GSA pricing schedule, and full qualifications package. Ellsworth medical staffing satisfies RFP, RFQ, and GSA requirements under NAICS Code 561320 and 621111. Reach out today — and let’s get your facility staffed.
About Our Founder of Ellsworth, LLC
Our CEO has leveraged 18 years of experience working with tribal lands, reservations, and urban and rural communities through his work with the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH), the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), the Indian Gaming Association (IGA), the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY), and Indian Affairs to enhance culturally responsive care. By addressing the competitive recruitment landscape and emphasizing cultural competency, we aim to improve healthcare access and outcomes, enhancing the well-being and resilience of our Native patients.
Ellsworth is a registered LLC. | CAGE: 7KBC3 | UEI: E84NXMLHLMS5 | Indian-owned, Native American Owned, Minority-Owned Business | Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business and meets the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise IEE ISBEE (HHSAR 326.601) | EIN: 93-3928777 | DUNS: 080147599. We confirm our eligibility under the Buy-Indian set-aside, under NAICS Code 561320 – Temporary Help Services and 621111 – Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Our business model and services are intricately designed to align with the specific requirements of these solicitations.
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