Pediatric RN Case Manager
Anchorage, Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Pediatric Case Manager role requiring pediatric nursing experience.
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (typical shift times between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 4 weekend days in a 4-week schedule.
• No on-call duties.
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted).
• Guaranteed 72 hours per 2 weeks; may be called off for one 8-hour shift per 2 weeks.
• Start date: ASAP.

Facility Information

• Acute hospital setting with 407 staffed beds.
• Magnet designated facility and Level II Trauma center.
• Uses Epic for charting.
• Free parking provided.
• Scrub color provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska.
• Minimum 2 years of Case Management experience, with at least 1 year of Case Management experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients, including pediatric nursing experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Shift times may vary among:

  • 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Weekend work required as noted above.
• Floating within scope of practice may be required.
• Only one time-off request allowed per 13-week assignment (up to 5 days). No holiday time off for auto offer candidates.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (as applicable).
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• Education verification required (nursing degree verification mandatory).
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs.
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months of start. Instant tests acceptable.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating fitness for duty.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination accepted.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer required.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (for Alaska placements, positive titer and vaccine series required).
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer required.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or declination accepted.
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates.
• Fit mask testing required annually for travel candidates (on-site testing available if needed).

Certifications (Must be current and valid)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Current certification by AAP, AHA, or Canadian Pediatric Society.

Additional Requirements

• References: Minimum of 2 references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable pediatric specialty or setting.
• Employment application covering at least the last 5 years of employment with month/year format for dates.
• Skills checklist for applicable unit, updated annually.
• Completion of required annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via the employer’s LMS system.
• Photo for badge (passport style with neutral background) required prior to start.

Notes

• Candidates must comply with all state-specific background and licensing requirements.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete Epic training modules as required.
• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may be asked to float to other nearby facilities.
• No local candidates accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility.

This position is ideal for a pediatric registered nurse with acute care and Epic experience seeking a travel contract in an acute hospital setting in Alaska.