Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Sitka, AK
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Patient Care Coordinator (RN) travel nursing job in Sitka, Alaska — 13-week travel contract. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and an active Alaska RN license. Join our clinical team to lead utilization management, case management, discharge planning, and care coordination in a small coastal community.

Quick Job Summary

• Role: Patient Care Coordinator / Care Coordinator (Registered Nurse, RN)
• Location: On-site in Sitka, Alaska (ZIP 99835) — travel nursing job
• Contract: 13 weeks (June 8, 2026 – September 7, 2026)
• Hours / Shift: 36 hours per week (guaranteed hours may be up to 40); shift schedule will be discussed during the interview
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,700 - $2,840

Top Qualifications (Must Have)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required
• Active Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of submission
• Minimum 8 years of clinical nursing experience, including at least 3 years in chart review, risk management, utilization review, or related quality/case management roles
• Case Management certification (NCQA, CCMC or similar) preferred
• Flu vaccine required
• Applicants must live at least 50 miles away from the facility (travel RN requirement)

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical disease concepts
• Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 and CPT coding and familiarity with CMS regulations
• Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills
• Experience with utilization management (UM), case management (CM), discharge planning (DCP), and clinical utilization review
• Ability to collaborate with providers, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities

• Manage patient progression of care and promote evidence-based protocols to expedite care delivery for admitted patients
• Provide direct patient care services focused on timely and appropriate discharges and care coordination
• Review and evaluate patient records to monitor clinical progress and appropriateness of care
• Perform continuing review of hospitalizations to assess necessity, length of stay, and quality of care
• Complete utilization management and review functions for Purchased/Referred Care Services and other payer requests
• Obtain and review medical reports, treatment plans, and documentation as requested by payers or regulatory agencies
• Validate physician orders, report progress, and document unusual occurrences in the medical record
• Collaborate with leadership, clinical care teams, and physicians to ensure appropriate and cost-effective healthcare services
• Assess new admissions, develop individualized care plans, and coordinate interdisciplinary care
• Provide patients and families with information about healthcare benefits, coverage, and discharge resources
• Maintain the Utilization Review Plan in collaboration with staff and the Medical Director
• Facilitate educational programs and advise physicians/departments on regulations affecting UM/CM/DCP
• Coordinate patient care departments to ensure treatment plans meet hospital and payer criteria
• Ensure documentation supports UM functions and communicate with payers within required timeframes
• Prepare notification letters, process appeals of denials, respond to complaints, and maintain utilization review and appeal logs
• Support clinical improvement activities with quality review and perform tumor registry functions as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Why This Travel RN Opportunity in Sitka, Alaska?

This travel nursing position offers hands-on leadership in utilization management and case management while living in Sitka, AK — a scenic coastal community known for outdoor recreation and cultural history. Ideal for experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) seeking travel nursing jobs in Alaska, clinical coordination roles, and opportunities to influence quality and utilization outcomes.

Note: SEARHC will not be providing housing or flights for this assignment.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Patient Care Coordinator (RN) — travel contract in Sitka, Alaska. Submit your resume and current Alaska RN license to be considered for this travel nursing job.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.