Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kodiak Island, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position at a Level IV Trauma Critical Access Hospital in Kodiak, AK, with an active Alaska RN license required.

Details

• Acute care medical/surgical unit within a 46-bed acute care, 22-bed long-term care Critical Access Hospital designated as a Level IV Trauma center
• 3x12-hour shifts (days or nights); shift assignment is based on facility needs at time of start and caregivers are not typically required to rotate between day and night shifts
• Weekend availability required
• Floating within scope to other facilities within the state is expected; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
• No on-call required
• Charting performed in Epic (experience required)
• Free parking on-site
• Facility provides housing (typically a 1-bedroom apartment) and a vehicle for use during the assignment

Requirements

• Active Alaska (AK) RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance (including rental car coverage) required to operate the facility-provided vehicle
• At least 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting required for consideration
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO requests are considered but should be minimal for this position
• Pets are not permitted in facility-provided housing
• Housing is intended for the traveler only; accommodating additional family members requires prior facility approval
• Housing unit must be cleaned upon departure to avoid additional fees billed to the traveler
• The facility-provided vehicle is for local use only (within 30 miles of the facility) and must be returned with a full tank of gas and cleaned before departure
• Only the traveler is authorized to operate the facility-provided vehicle; tire chains, if needed, are an additional cost to the traveler
• Scrub color is open (any color) or business casual attire is acceptable