Culturally Competent Medical Staffing for IHS and Tribal Health Facilities
Ellsworth is a 100% Navajo owned, ISBEE certified staffing company that places travel nurses, locum tenens physicians, local clinicians and allied health professionals in Indian Health Service and Tribal 638 facilities across the Southwest, the Great Plains, Oklahoma and the Midwest, with placement in as few as 7 to 21 business days.
Clinicians We Place in IHS and Tribal 638 Communities
Ellsworth fills short term, long term and per diem roles with credentialed professionals who arrive ready to care for Our Relatives, from youth to elders.
IHS Travel Nurses
RNs for ER, med surg, L&D, ICU and outpatient units in remote IHS hospitals, typically 13 week contracts.
Locum Tenens Physicians and APPs
Physicians, nurse practitioners and PAs covering clinics, emergency departments and specialty gaps.
Local and Indigenous Clinicians
Native practitioners and local hires recruited from tribal communities and tribal colleges for lasting continuity of care.
Allied and Behavioral Health
Pharmacy, lab, imaging, respiratory and behavioral health professionals, plus LPNs and CNAs.
Per Diem and Temporary Staff
Fast coverage for vacancies, leave, surge seasons and new program launches.
MSP Administration
Managed Service Provider support that consolidates vendors, VMS reporting and compliance for IHS and tribal programs.
Serving the Southwest, Great Plains, Oklahoma and the Midwest
Ellsworth staffs IHS federal facilities and Tribal 638 self governance programs in the Navajo, Phoenix, Albuquerque, Tucson, Great Plains, Oklahoma City and Bemidji Areas of the IHS, including communities such as Chinle, Shiprock and Santa Fe. Our team grew up in these communities and knows the drive, the weather and the people.
Why IHS and Tribal Facilities Choose Ellsworth
Contracting officers get a Buy Indian eligible vendor with competitive rates, faster credentialing and clinicians who understand Native populations.
Best Rates Under LPTA
We compete and win on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable awards and offer GSA pricing on request.
Faster Credentialing
Licenses, certifications, background checks and IHS onboarding files arrive complete, so clinicians start in 7 to 21 business days.
Culturally Competent Care
Every placed clinician completes Ellsworth culture awareness training built for Indian Country.
Proven Federal Performance
A June 2025 CPARS review rated Ellsworth quality of work Very Good, exceeding many contract requirements.
Clinicians, Get Better Pay and Meaningful Work in Indian Country
Travel nurses, locum tenens providers and local clinicians earn top market pay rates, receive housing guidance near remote IHS sites and work with a Native owned team that answers the phone.
IHS Medical Staffing Questions, Answered
Who staffs Indian Health Service hospitals?
IHS hospitals combine federal employees with contract staff from vendors like Ellsworth, a 100% Navajo owned, ISBEE certified medical staffing company placing nurses, physicians and allied health professionals since 2016.
What is a Tribal 638 facility?
A Tribal 638 facility is a health program a tribe operates under the Indian Self Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, Public Law 93 638. Ellsworth staffs 638 programs directly as a Native owned small business.
How fast can Ellsworth place a travel nurse at an IHS facility?
Most placements are completed in 7 to 21 business days, including credentialing and IHS onboarding.
Is Ellsworth eligible for Buy Indian Act set asides?
Yes! Ellsworth is a certified Indian Economic Enterprise under HHSAR 326.601, registered under NAICS 561320 and 621111, CAGE 7KBC3.
Where does Ellsworth place clinicians?
Ellsworth places clinicians across the Southwest, Great Plains, Oklahoma and the Midwest, serving IHS and tribal facilities in Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, South Dakota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.
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