Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kodiak, Alaska
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Travel/Contract)

Location: Kodiak, Alaska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each, variable schedule (either days 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or nights 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed (60 hours per 2 weeks)
• Shift Rotation: No routine rotation between day and night shifts; assigned shift depends on facility needs at start
• Weekend Requirement: Yes
• On-call: No
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule Accommodation: No
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from facility
• Start Date: ASAP

Facility Information

• Type: Acute Care Medical Center with Long Term Care and Outpatient services
• Beds: 46 Acute Care beds, 22 Long Term Care beds
• Trauma Level: Level IV Trauma, Critical Access Hospital
• Dress Code: Any scrub color or business casual
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free

Housing and Transportation

• Housing provided: typically 1-bedroom apartments, available 72 hours before contract start and up to 24 hours after contract end
• Pets are not allowed
• Housing usually accommodates only the traveler; additional family members require approval
• Housing must be cleaned upon departure or cleaning fees apply
• Vehicle provided for local use only (within 30-mile radius), available same timeframe as housing
• Only traveler may operate the vehicle; valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required
• Rental car insurance must cover any damages
• Vehicle must be returned clean and with a full tank of gas
• Tire chains available at additional cost
• Vehicle must be returned during time off and reissued upon return

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Guaranteed hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks; may be called off for one 12-hour shift per 2 weeks
• Candidates must provide all required documentation and complete annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules as assigned
• Facility provides Epic training modules; completion required as per facility policy

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Nurse with medical-surgical experience, requiring an active Alaska RN license and at least one year of specialty experience. The role involves working 12-hour shifts with weekend coverage, no routine shift rotation, and floating as needed within the facility. Housing and vehicle are provided with specific usage guidelines. Compliance with comprehensive health, background, and credentialing requirements is mandatory.