Long-Term Care Registered Nurse
Kodiak Island, AK
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Long Term Care position in Alaska requiring an active AK RN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a Long Term Care unit within an acute care medical center and Level IV trauma facility
• Unit has 22 LTC beds within a hospital setting
• Assignment length is 13 or 26 weeks, based on traveler preference
• Work schedule is 5x8-hour variable shifts, with exact shift (days or nights) assigned prior to start
• Every other weekend coverage is required
• No on-call requirement
• Candidates must be willing to float within the hospital and to affiliated hospitals as needed
• Epic is used for electronic charting, and previous experience is required
• Responsibilities include providing nursing care to long term care residents in a hospital-based unit
• Must work at least 2 out of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year
• Traveler housing and rental vehicle are provided for the duration of the assignment, with specific restrictions on usage
• Scrub attire is flexible—any color or business casual is acceptable
• First time travelers are welcome to apply
• Modules must be completed before start and annually, typically taking about 16 hours
• No pets allowed in facility housing and bringing family members requires facility approval
• Vehicle and housing are only for traveler use, with cleaning requirements before departure
• Travelers refusing to float may risk termination of assignment

Requirements

• Active and current AK RN license is required
• BLS certification is required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience is required
• References from at least 2 supervisors covering 1 year of comparable experience within the last 3 years are required
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Epic charting experience is required
• Permanent staff must be separated for at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
• Travelers can only work at the facility for a maximum of 1 calendar year and must take a 6-month break before returning
• Hepatitis B vaccine is required (titers or declination not accepted)
• Valid driver's license and proof of rental car insurance coverage required if using facility vehicle

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts