Med Surg RN
Ketchikan, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Medical Surgical position requiring an AK RN license, 1 year of experience, and Epic EMR proficiency.

Details

• Work in the Medical Surgical unit of a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• Required to float as needed within the health system per unit-specific expectations
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active or pending AK RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience required
• 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Two professional references from within the past 2 years required, with at least one from a supervisor or charge nurse
• Full 7-year work history required with all gaps explained

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to Medical Surgical patients, including IV therapy, wound care, and respiratory support as needed
• Skills such as blood product administration, PICC line management, chest tube care, and cardiac monitoring are valued
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must not have been previously employed by the health system within the last year
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside more than 60 miles from the facility
• Candidates applying with a pending AK license may experience a start date delayed up to 8 weeks while licensure is processed
• Up to 3 RTO days may be approved prior to contract signing, with no additional RTO approved after signing
• Proof of full vaccination status must be disclosed at time of consideration