ICU RN
Ketchikan, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week assignment in a regional referral center, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and an active AK RN license.

Details

• Work in the ICU of a critical access, nonprofit Level IV Trauma Center serving as a Regional Referral Center for SE Alaska
• Variable 3x12 shifts, which may include a mix of days, evenings, or nights based on unit need
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Equal weekend rotation required among staff
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required to Med Surg and LTC units as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required (pending applications may be reviewed)
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Preferred certifications: PALS, TNCC
• Preferred skills: CVA/Acute stroke management, phlebotomy, cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Preferred community hospital experience
• Experience with IV therapy, central/arterial/PICC lines, ventilator management, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing services to patients arriving via fast boat and fixed-wing aircraft from surrounding Alaska islands
• Facility experiences increased ED and tourist-related patient volume from April through September due to cruise ship traffic
• Scrub color requirement: any color accepted
• Free parking available on-site
• First-time travelers will be considered, though prior ICU experience is preferred
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside more than 60 miles from the facility
• Previous PeaceHealth employees must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be disclosed and approved prior to contract signing, with limited days allowed depending on offer type
• Candidates with more than one DUI are not eligible for consideration