Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Anchorage, AK
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN in Alaska, requiring an AK RN license and strong cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Emergency Department of an acute care hospital
• Typical nurse to patient ratio is 1:4
• Patient population includes complex cases with significant social histories and domestic violence
• Shift is 4x12 hours, day shift
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• No floating required
• EMR: Cerner, experience preferred
• Unit requires strong cultural sensitivity to the Alaska Native population
• Daily responsibilities include caring for patients with complex medical and social needs
• Must be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity with the Alaska Native population
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Holiday coverage is required with the possibility of working up to 3 out of 4 major holidays
• Maximum of one week RTO allowed, but must be made up at the end of contract
• Free parking in the hospital parking structure

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required prior to start (compact accepted for consideration, but AK license required to begin)
• Minimum 2 years of recent ER RN experience required
• Certifications required: ACLS, BCLS, PALS, and TNCC
• Not open to local candidates living within 100 miles
• Navy scrubs required

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