Registered Nurse Med-Surg/Telemetry Float Pool
Anchorage, AK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Prior charge nurse experience required for these openings.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Float pool position: will float between Med-Surg, Telemetry, and discharge lounge units.
• Patient age groups: Adults and Geriatrics.
• Patient care units include:

  • Med-Surg/discharge 12-bed unit
  • Med-Surg/Telemetry float for four 23-bed units
  • Med-Surg float 4-bed unit
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:4.
• Weekend coverage required every other weekend.
• Medication system used: Pyxis.
• Documentation system used: Cerner.
• Orientation: 64 hours.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification, AVADE training required within 12 months of start and must be renewed annually.

Licensure

• Must hold an active Alaska RN license or a compact license with proof of Alaska application.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam (renewed annually).
• Fit mask test (approved facility masks) within 1 year of start, renewed annually. Must be completed prior to arrival.
• Proof of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (one adult dose required).
• Negative TB test (QGOLD, TSPOT, or PPD) within 1 year of start; if positive, chest X-ray within 5 years required. TB questionnaire must be completed annually.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or facility-specific declination form)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; new screen required if gap of 30+ days between assignments.
• COVID-19 vaccination required (initial series or J&J dose plus seasonal/bi-valent vaccine). Medical exemptions accepted with doctor’s letter; declinations and religious exemptions are not accepted.
• Seasonal flu vaccine highly preferred; if in season, vaccine or medical exemption with verifiable diagnosis required by November 15 deadline. Declinations not accepted.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific pre-boarding and onboarding tasks through internal profile system within deadlines.
• Required to complete mandatory HealthStream training modules during orientation.
• Must complete and sign various facility-required forms prior to start (e.g., confidentiality statement, badge form, non-employee agreements).
• Two clinical references required.
• Clinical skills checklist required.

Work Environment

• Hospital is a 163-bed Level II trauma center.
• Float pool nurses cover multiple Med-Surg and Telemetry units.
• Night shift with 12-hour shifts, 3 nights per week.
• Weekend coverage every other weekend.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alaska
• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg and Telemetry nursing experience
• Med-Surg and Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)