Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Wrangell, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position in Wrangell, Alaska, requiring an active Alaska RN license and night shift availability.

Details

• Emergency Department (ED) setting in a hospital environment
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts
• 13-week contract
• Patients of all ages, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
• Requires proficiency with emergency procedures such as intubation, arterial line setup, arterial blood gas puncture, thoracentesis, and lavage
• Requires ability to operate and monitor medical equipment including defibrillators, monitors, EKG machines, ventilators, and chest tube setups
• Floating to other units required as needed

Requirements

• Active, full, and unrestricted Alaska (AK) RN license required
• BLS and PALS required upon hire; ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred; prior ED experience preferred
• Flu vaccination required
• Two fingerprint cards required immediately upon acceptance
• Competency in recognizing and responding to emergent patient conditions and adverse signs/symptoms
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including accurate patient data entry and verbal reporting

Additional Information

• Coordinate and perform nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, adapting to routine and emergent situations
• Independently make clinical decisions during assigned shifts, maintaining full accountability for all actions taken
• Responsible for proper delegation and supervision of CNAs and Techs
• Carries out medical and nursing care plans in coordination with physicians and other healthcare team members
• Assists in orientation of new staff, travelers, and students
• Expected to attend and participate in at least 50% of departmental staff meetings
• Must comply with facility dress code
• ACLS, PALS, TNCC/ATCN, and NRP certifications (as applicable to specialty) must be obtained within the first 6 months and maintained bi-annually