Med-Surg Telemetry Float RN
Anchorage, AK
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Prior travel experience: Not required (1st timers okay)

Patient Population

• Adults
• Geriatrics

Unit and Float Details

• Float pool position
• Units: Med-Surg, Telemetry, Discharge Lounge
• Med-Surg/Discharge 12-bed unit
• Med-Surg/Tele float for four 23-bed units
• Med-Surg float 4-bed unit
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio

Schedule

• Weekend coverage every other weekend required
• Shift hours: 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts (12-hour shifts include additional 4 hours for breaks/lunches)
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – required for Behavioral Health and ER specialties; must be issued within last 12 months

Orientation

• 64 hours

Medication and Documentation Systems

• Medication system: Pyxis
• Documentation system: Cerner

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Alaska State RN License required (compact license accepted with facility approval and proof of AK application)
• Physical exam (renewed annually)
• Fit mask test (approved facility mask, renewed annually, must be completed prior to arrival)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or facility-specific declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• TB questionnaire (renewed annually)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start; new screen required if gap of 30+ days between assignments
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
• COVID-19 vaccination required (initial series or J&J dose; medical exemptions accepted with doctor’s letter; religious exemptions not accepted)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• General competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ER specialty)

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Standard background check within 90 days of start
• Sex offender search within 30 days of start
• Education verification not required for RN
• Transcript/diploma not required for RN
• Various facility-specific forms and agreements must be completed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality statement, badge form, personal data form)
• Profile registration and completion of pre-boarding and onboarding tasks required within specified deadlines

Additional Notes

• Position is at a Level II trauma center with 163 beds
• Floating to multiple units requires flexibility and adaptability
• 1st time travel nurses are welcome to apply

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract in Anchorage, Alaska.