Travel Nurse RN - Urgent Care
Juneau, AK
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$3,204/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$792/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,412/week
Qualifications
- Resume
- Urgent Care Nurse (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
Registered Nurse Urgent Care
AK License REQUIRED at Submittal
AND Urgent Care experience must be within the last 2 years.
PROOF OF FLU VACCINE REQUIRED
Shift Details
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
- Provide clinical services, including working with providers, clinic staff and management to ensure excellent quality of care and services, efficient utilization of resources and compliance with SEARHC standards.
- Provide leadership and direction to the clinic staff ensuring efficient operation of all aspects of the clinic to include the front desk and patient care to all patients.
- Maintain medication inventory and supplies not on the Warehouse PAR system.
- Ensure that the necessary quality control checks are done with the Point of Care tests.
- Clearly and correctly document all care and services provided in the clinic, completing nurse duties professionally and in a timely manner.
- Oversee the opening and closing of their provider clinics.
- Clearly and correctly document all care and services provided, completing nurse duties professionally and in a timely manner.
- Assist providers and other staff as needed, anticipating the needs of these individuals to ensure efficient and quality patient care.
- Communicate effectively with other departments to be an effective resource for their patients, providers, and fellow clinic staff.
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
- Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license at time of submittal.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience Required
- 2 years of urgent care experience
Knowledge of
- Nursing process and the ability to apply this in the working environment.
- Customer service principles.
- Safety and infection control principles.
Skills in
- Completing assessments, anticipation of needs, and specimen collection.
- Use of equipment such as computers and medical equipment.
- Effective oral and written communications skills.
Ability to
- Multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment.
- Be a team-player.
- Willing to teach when appropriate.
- Problem-solve and use critical thinking skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments.
- Willingness to ask for help when encountering a new or challenging situation.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move 50 lbs.
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Juneau, AK
As a Travel Urgent Care Nurse in Juneau, AK here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Juneau is higher than the national average due to its remote location and the need to import many goods.
- Wages may be higher to compensate for the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 60-65°F, while winter lows can drop to 20-25°F.
- Juneau experiences significant precipitation throughout the year.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options may be limited due to the city's remote location.
- It's advisable to plan ahead and work with local real estate agencies.
- Juneau is not very car-friendly due to its rugged terrain and limited road access.
- Public transportation options include buses and ferries, but a personal vehicle may be more convenient for travel nurses.
- Juneau has a diverse population with a mix of Native Alaskan, Caucasian, and other ethnic groups.
- The age range varies, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged or older.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to the long, dark winters.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Juneau offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, glacier exploration, and tramway rides for scenic views.
- There are also opportunities for brewery tours, beer tastings, and experiencing the local flora and fauna at the Glacier Gardens Rainforest Adventure.
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