Surgical Progressive Care Unit RN
Anchorage, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,303/weekOverview
- Start Date02/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care142 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Alaska requiring an active AK license and ACLS/BLS certifications.
Responsibilities
- Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with 17 beds
- Patient ratio is typically 4:1
- Unit provides care for post-surgical, cardiac, and neuro patients with telemetry monitoring
- Uses Epic EMR system
- Shift is 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Care team includes charge nurse, RNs, and CNAs
- Floating may be required to Ortho, Medical-Surgical, Medical-Oncology, MOU, Rehab, and CVSU units
- Responsibilities include Q4 assessments and vital signs, ambulating post-surgical patients, NIH stroke care, CIWA protocols, lab draws, cardiac monitoring, and electrolyte replacement
- Navy blue scrubs are required
- Ideal candidates are adaptable, efficient, and excel in teamwork
- Holiday coverage may be required as part of the rotation
- References are required per state-specific rules
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Requirements
- Active and current Alaska RN license required
- Minimum of 2 years recent PCU or similar level experience
- Certifications required: BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted)
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required
- IV, phlebotomy, NGT, trach care, CPAP, high flow, non-titratable drips (except heparin), and post-surgical care skills required
- Experience with Epic EMR preferred
- No employment gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
- US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
- Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
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
Facility
Alaska Regional Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with Alaska Regional Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 142 beds
Employer
American Traveler
53 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I have been working with Rachel since I have started my travel nurse journey and I have only but wonderful things to say about her. She has made this process so easy and has helped me through this whole process. I definitely recommend her if you are looking to start your traveling as a nurse.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
Anchorage, AK
About
Anchorage is a unique city surrounded by 5,000-foot-high peaks in the south-central part of Alaska along the Cook Inlet, where abundant salmon and whales swim through. It's filled with cultural sites, including many museums and the Alaska Native Heritage Center, which offers stage performances and displays traditional crafts and replicas of dwellings from indigenous groups in the area. Top-notch eateries serving dishes with locally grown produce and fresh seafood abound, while the two roads running in and out of town lead to some of the world's most majestic wilderness areas. Outdoor activities are plentiful, including hiking and fishing within the city’s borders but only minutes from downtown is Chugach State Park, a 9,000-square-mile park with spectacular terrain for hiking, biking, ATV rides, kayaking, rafting and fishing. Nearby at Beluga Point, watch for the famous white whales that look like they sport permanent grins.
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