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Emergency RN
Travel/Contract assignment in Ketchikan, Alaska
36 hours per week
3x12 shifts; primarily nights, with possible day or other time flexing as needed
Start date is ASAP, with timing dependent on compliance and licensing

Valid RN license in Alaska
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
ED - Emergency Department (1 year of experience)
ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network or Canadian AHA
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network or Canadian AHA
PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or Military Training Network or Canadian AHA
TNCC
NIHSS
Experience working with Cardiac patients
Experience working with Med Psych patients
Experience working with Trauma patients
Experience working with Pediatric patients
Experience working with Adult patients
IV insertion skills for all ages
Arterial blood gas sampling
Independent management of cardiac, critical care, complex care med/surg, psychiatric, and multiple trauma patients of all age groups
Ability to work in an intermittently fast-paced, high-volume, high-risk environment
Computer charting
Telemetry experience

2-3 years of experience
ABG experience
ENPC
Epic experience
Prior travel experience
New grad RN candidates with prior experience in other emergency-type situations, including paramedic or EMS experience, may be considered

Facility

3.6rating(11 reviews)

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5.0rating

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ADDRESS3100 Tongass AvenueKetchikan, AK 99901

Cost of Living

Weather

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be limited, but options for furnished housing can be found with some research and planning.

Transportation

Ketchikan is not very car-friendly due to its small size and limited road access.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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