Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Sitka, Alaska
Mount Edgecumbe Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ED)

Location: Sitka, Alaska
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Summary

• Coordinate and perform a variety of nursing care procedures for patients of all ages.
• Work independently while following provider orders, standards of care, nursing policies, and hospital procedures.
• Provide support to patients and families, adapting care based on patient conditions and treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Make independent clinical decisions during shifts and maintain accountability for all actions.
• Consult with managers or ancillary departments in complex situations.
• React calmly and make sound nursing judgments in emergencies.
• Delegate and supervise CNA/Tech staff appropriately.
• Implement safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for patients with multisystem diseases or treatment complications.
• Prioritize patient care based on acuity and patient preferences.
• Administer age-specific medications and therapeutics accurately.
• Coordinate patient care activities with physicians and healthcare team members.
• Educate patients and families about tests, procedures, disease processes, and coping strategies.
• Document nursing assessments, care plans, patient progress, and discharge instructions thoroughly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in patient care conferences and develop educational programs for staff and patients.
• Maintain certifications such as ACLS, PALS, TNCC/ATCN, and NRP within the first 6 months and bi-annually thereafter.
• Support orientation and mentoring of new staff, travelers, and students.
• Participate in departmental meetings and comply with scheduling and dress code policies.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Valid, current, full, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alaska at time of application.
• One year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the specialty area preferred.

Certifications

• BLS and PALS required upon hire.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of nursing care principles, diagnosis, and nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Ability to recognize and respond promptly to emergent patient conditions.
• Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, including effects and side effects, especially those relevant to the specialty area.
• Proficiency in operating and monitoring medical equipment (e.g., defibrillators, monitors, ventilators).
• Ability to assist with emergency procedures such as intubations, arterial line setup, arterial blood gas puncture, thoracentesis, and lavage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for accurate documentation and effective team communication.
• Leadership skills to guide and work cooperatively with healthcare team members.
• Ability to implement evidence-based nursing interventions and recognize adverse signs and symptoms promptly.

Additional Information

• Must have or obtain flu vaccination.
• Start date will be at least 4 weeks after fingerprint processing in Juneau.
• Applicants must live at least 50 miles away from the facility location to be considered.
• Housing and flights are not provided.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a contract role in a dynamic emergency department setting in Alaska.