Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Fairbanks, AK
Lux Travel Nurse
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED)

Norton Sound Health Corporation

Make a Difference When Every Second Counts

Are you a passionate, skilled Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants your work to have a real impact? Join our Emergency Department team and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients and communities throughout Alaska.

At Norton Sound Health Corporation, you won't just have a job—you'll have the opportunity to save lives, support families during critical moments, and deliver compassionate, high-quality care in one of the most unique and rewarding healthcare settings in the country.

Why Join Our Emergency Department Team?

As an Emergency Department Registered Nurse, you will provide expert nursing care to patients across the lifespan—from pediatric emergencies to geriatric care, trauma cases, critical illness, mental health crises, and life-threatening conditions. Every day presents new challenges, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference.

We are looking for nurses who are confident, adaptable, compassionate, and committed to excellence in patient care.

Position Summary

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse assesses, plans, coordinates, and delivers skilled nursing care while applying professional nursing standards and evidence-based practices. The RN provides care ranging from non-urgent medical concerns to life-threatening emergencies while working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

This role upholds the organization's mission, vision, values, policies, and standards of professional conduct while delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

What You'll Do

Clinical Care & Patient Assessment

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, obtain detailed health histories, and document current symptoms.
• Triage patients using clinical judgment while considering both physical and psychosocial needs.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond quickly to changes in status.

Emergency & Critical Care

• Provide emergency nursing care for medical, trauma, pediatric, geriatric, women's health, and behavioral health patients.
• Manage Basic Life Support (BLS) needs and stabilize patients until evaluated by a provider.
• Recognize adverse trends from monitoring equipment and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Assist physicians during examinations, procedures, diagnostic testing, and treatments.

Medication & Treatment Administration

• Prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications.
• Monitor and report adverse reactions.
• Initiate and manage IV therapy.
• Clean, treat, and bandage wounds.
• Support life-saving and limb-saving interventions as needed.

Patient & Family Education

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and recovery plans.
• Promote injury prevention, wellness, and disease management.
• Support patients in understanding and managing ongoing health conditions.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in a timely manner.
• Maintain appropriate supplies and equipment necessary for emergency care delivery.
• Report suspected abuse in accordance with Alaska Statutes and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

What Makes You Successful

You embody the values that drive exceptional healthcare:

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Cultural Sensitivity and Respect for Traditional Values
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Professionalism
• Commitment to Continuous Learning and Improvement

You are a nurse who remains calm under pressure, communicates effectively, thinks critically, and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Required Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including:
  • At least two (2) years in an Emergency Department setting

OR

• Graduate Registered Nurse working under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor until competency requirements and credentials are completed.

Required Licenses & Certifications

Candidates must possess or be able to obtain:

• Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Clinical Knowledge

• Emergency nursing and patient care practices
• Medical documentation standards and requirements
• Emergency response protocols and patient stabilization techniques

Essential Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical practice
• Proficiency with electronic health records and common healthcare technologies

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for the majority of the workday
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive motions
• Lift and carry 25–50 pounds without assistance
• Push and pull with moderate to heavy force
• Operate clinical and office equipment
• Maintain normal visual and auditory acuity