Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Sitka, AK
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across the lifespan in accordance with organizational standards, policies, and evidence-based practice. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while delivering high-quality, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered services.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Implement and evaluate nursing interventions and patient responses.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately following provider orders and policy.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
• Provide patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs.
• Deliver culturally responsive, patient-centered care.
• Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions and priorities.
• Integrate clinical findings with ethical principles and patient safety standards when making nursing decisions.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care effectively.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Advocate for patient care and assist patients in navigating the healthcare system.
• Participate in quality and performance improvement activities.
• Support the orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at the time of hire.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, evidence-based practice, medication safety, and infection prevention.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling.
• Ability to work in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment.

Work Requirements

• Holiday coverage is required.
• Employees are responsible for complying with safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions.