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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position at a Regional Referral Center in Southeast Alaska, requiring an active AK RN license and 2 years of ICU experience.

Details

• Work in the ICU of a Critical Access, Level IV Trauma Center serving as a Regional Referral Center for Southeast Alaska
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Weekend requirement, equally divided amongst staff
• No on-call responsibilities
• Float to Med Surg and LTC units as needed within scope

Requirements

• Active or pending AK RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• PALS and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, central/arterial line management, ventilator management, and cardiac drip titration
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation preferred

Additional Information

• Care for critically ill patients, including those presenting via fast boat and fixed wing aircraft from surrounding isolated islands
• ED volume increases April through September due to strong cruise and tourist industry
• Scrub color is unrestricted, any color accepted
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers will be considered, though prior ICU experience is preferred
• Local candidates are not accepted; local radius is within 60 miles of the facility
• Previous PeaceHealth employees must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler