Travel Nurse RN - Urgent Care
Juneau, AK
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Urgent Care RN

Facility: SEARHC (Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium) Department: Urgent Care Shift Hours: Clinic operates from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Schedule: Shifts vary by day and hours

1. Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Alaska RN license at the time of submission.
• Minimum 2 years of urgent care experience within the last 4 years.
• The description also mentions emergency department experience as an alternative, but the detailed qualifications specify 2 years of urgent care experience. Confirm whether ED-only experience qualifies.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Schedule and Working Conditions

• Urgent care operates between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
• Shifts vary across days and hours.
• Exact weekly schedule and weekend requirements are not specified.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.

3. Job Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing services and support providers and clinic staff.
• Assist with the overall operation of the urgent care clinic.
• Help coordinate front-desk operations and patient care.
• Maintain medication inventory and clinical supplies.
• Perform quality-control checks for point-of-care testing.
• Assess patients, collect specimens, and document care accurately.
• Assist providers and anticipate their clinical needs.
• Maintain infection-control standards and a clean, safe environment.
• Report equipment problems and safety hazards.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and required educational programs.
• Help ensure efficient resource use and compliance with SEARHC standards.

4. Required Knowledge and Skills

• Nursing assessment and clinical judgment.
• Customer service and infection-control principles.
• Specimen collection and use of medical equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced setting.
• Teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

5. Fingerprinting and Travel Requirements

Important: The start date will be no earlier than five weeks after SEARHC receives the candidate's fingerprint cards in Juneau for processing.

After acceptance:

• The candidate must schedule fingerprinting promptly.
• Fingerprint cards should be mailed within 2–3 days to avoid delaying the start date.
• SEARHC does not provide housing or transportation.
• The agency is responsible for ensuring the candidate has both housing and transportation.