Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Sitka, AK
Thrive Staffing
4x10 hrs, Flexible

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

City/State: Sitka, Alaska

Shift: Nights/Days/variable, 4x10 Flex, 07:00:00-17:00:00

Contract Length: 91 weeks

Start Date: 08/03/2026

Job Description:

The clinical nurse coordinates and performs a variety of nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, requiring professional knowledge and consideration of specific patient conditions and treatments; and the ability to work independently in completing assignments. Guidelines include provider's orders; standards of care, nursing policies and procedures manuals, hospital policies, and nursing duties include support to individuals of all ages and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes the SEARHC Seven Standards of Excellence; implements safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for patients with multisystem disease/complications using infection control measures.
• Performs nursing assessment, interprets age-related patient information, and completes Nursing Admission Databases.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and initiates patient care plans using patient care standards.
• Engages in ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of patient teaching and participates in patient care conferences.
• Communicates with staff, patients, and significant others in a constructive and positive way; participates in staff meetings and unit goal setting.

Requirements:

• Valid, current, full, and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska.
• BLS and PALS certifications upon hire; ACLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.
• Knowledge of nursing care principles, diagnosis, and processes to provide professional nursing care to patients.
• Competency to recognize emergently ill patients and respond promptly.
• Skill in operating and monitoring basic and specialty medical equipment.