Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Sitka, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Emergency Department position in Alaska, requiring an active Alaska RN license and PALS certification upon hire.

Details

• Emergency Department (ED) setting in a hospital environment
• Patient population spans all ages, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Variable shift schedule including days and nights
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active, full, and unrestricted Alaska RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and PALS required upon hire; ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of start
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred, with prior ED experience preferred
• Competency with basic medical equipment (defibrillator, monitors, EKG machines, ventilators, etc.) and emergency procedures (intubation, arterial line setup, ABG puncture, etc.)
• Flu vaccination required

Additional Information

• Independently coordinates and delivers nursing care for patients of all ages across a wide range of acuity levels, including emergent situations
• Responsible for nursing assessment, care planning, documentation, patient education, and discharge instructions
• May float to other units as needed to support nursing services
• Assists in orienting new staff and travelers and may serve as a lead RN directing other RNs and CNAs during a shift
• Participates in at least 50% of departmental staff meetings and completes all annual competencies and mandatory training
• ACLS, TNCC/ATCN, and NRP certifications may be required within the first 6 months depending on specialty area needs
• Complies with facility dress code
• Start date will be no less than 5 weeks after fingerprint cards are received for processing