Operating Room Registered Nurse
Sitka, AK
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Operating Room specialty, supporting non-surgical pain management in an ambulatory setting. The role provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care across the lifespan, including assessments, medication administration, clinical procedures, patient education, care coordination, and documentation. The Registered Nurse collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and culturally responsive care.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Active Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of submission.
  • Flu vaccination required or must be obtained.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care.
  • Administers medications and treatments safely and accurately according to provider orders and organizational policy.
  • Recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
  • Provides patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs.
  • Exercises independent nursing judgment consistent with Alaska Board of Nursing scope-of-practice requirements.
  • Coordinates referrals, follow-up care, and continuity of services with providers and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
  • Practices according to nursing scope of practice, infection prevention requirements, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities and supports teamwork, professionalism, delegation, mentoring, and staff education.
  • May float to other departments or assignments as needed.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits