Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Sitka, AK
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary (List Format): Clinical Nurse

- Coordinates and delivers nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, considering individual patient conditions and treatment requirements.
- Works independently to complete nursing assignments, following provider’s orders, standards of care, and hospital/nursing policies.
- Makes clinical decisions independently, maintains full accountability for actions, and consults with supervisors or ancillary departments as needed in complex situations.
- Responds calmly and effectively in emergency situations, making sound nursing judgments.
- Delegates and supervises Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Technicians appropriately.
- Implements safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for patients with complex or multisystem diseases, using infection control measures and setting care priorities based on patient acuity.
- Anticipates and adapts to changes in patient status or emergencies, initiates and documents nursing procedures per department policy.
- Administers age-specific medications and therapeutics accurately and safely.
- Coordinates patient care activities with physicians and other healthcare team members, initiating actions to reduce or prevent patient risks.
- Provides individualized, goal-oriented nursing care based on scientific principles and the nursing process.
- Educates and supports patients and families regarding tests, procedures, disease processes, and coping strategies.
- Evaluates and documents patient progress, revises care plans as needed, and ensures appropriate discharge or aftercare plans.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Conducts thorough nursing assessments using interviews, observations, and reviews of diagnostic data; identifies patient problems and nursing diagnoses.
- Develops, implements, and documents patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Engages in patient, family, staff, and community education; organizes and participates in patient care conferences and staff educational programs.
- Communicates positively and constructively with staff, patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Assists in orientation and training of new staff, travelers, and students; provides leadership and guidance to other nursing staff.
- Participates in staff meetings, goal setting, and department initiatives; complies with scheduling, dress code, and licensure requirements.
- Refers unresolved issues to appropriate management and addresses employee concerns per policy.
- Maintains required certifications (RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS); completes ongoing competency checks and mandatory training.

Baseline Qualifications:
- Education required for an RN license in Alaska.
- One year of Emergency Department (ED) experience required.
- Valid, unrestricted RN license in Alaska.
- Must have current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of nursing principles, processes, and specialty care when required.
- Ability to recognize and respond promptly to emergently ill patients.
- Understanding of general and specialty pharmaceuticals, including effects and complications.
- Competent in the use of medical and specialty equipment (defibrillators, EKG, ventilators, etc.).
- Proficient in emergency procedures as required by specialty area.
- Effective oral and written communication skills; accurate documentation and data retrieval.
- Ability to provide leadership, guidance, and maintain positive relationships with patients and healthcare team members.
- Skilled in implementing evidence-based nursing interventions for a wide range of diagnoses.
- Ability to recognize subtle adverse signs and symptoms and intervene in emergencies, including life-saving procedures.