Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Ketchikan, AK
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,540/weekOverview
- Start Date12/22/2025
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$540/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,000/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
2 yrs Of Recent Experience in Emergency Room
BLS
RN License
Driver license
Covid
Certs marked with * are preferred
ACLS, AK License, BLS, CPI*, ENPC*, NIHSS*, NRP*, PALS, TNCC
Skills marked with * are preferred
Pediatrics
Abdominal pain
Asthma
Burns
Epiglottitis*
Head injury
Hyperglycemia
Identifying and reporting abuse
Infections
Mental/behavioral health conditions
Near drowning*
Poison ingestion
Respiratory infections
Seizures
Sickle cell crisis*
Skin Disorders*
Spinal cord injury*
Urinary tract infections
Psychiatric
Acute psychosis
Drug overdose
Managing violent behavior
Psychiatric Hold
Suicidal patient
IV therapy/Phlebotomy
Arterial line management*
Blood Product Administration
Central line care/management*
Phlebotomy
Starting and maintaining IVs
Respiratory
Chest tube insertion/management*
CPAP/BiPAP*
Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)*
Intubation*
Ventilated patients*
Medications
Continuous IV paralytics*
Continuous IV sedation*
Emergency Medications
IV vasopressors
Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring
Neurological
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Neuro-Trauma*
Spinal cord injury*
Traumatic Brain injury*
Work Settings
General Emergency Department-Combined Adult/Pedi
Shock/Trauma
Gunshot wounds*
Traumatic amputation*
Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency response
Interpretation of dysrhythmias
Management of dysrhythmias*
Management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure*
Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG*
Professional Topics and Skills
Isolation Precautions
Triage
Orthopedics
Manage / apply splints*
Ortho trauma*
Additional Skills
Employer
LanceSoft
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About Ketchikan, AK
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Ketchikan, AK here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Ketchikan, AK is 27% higher than the national average.
- Wages may be slightly higher to compensate for the increased cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 63°F and average winter lows are around 31°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited, but options for furnished housing can be found with some research and planning.
- Ketchikan is not very car-friendly due to its small size and limited road access.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited.
- Ketchikan has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to the limited daylight hours in winter.
- There may be a small population of travel nurses due to the town's reliance on seasonal industries.
- Ketchikan offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and exploring the Tongass National Forest.
- It also has cultural attractions like the Totem Heritage Center, Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show.
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