Travel Nurse On Call RN - SANE / Forensic
Kotzebue, AK
OneStaff Medical
5x8 hrs, Days, On call

SART/SANE Registered Nurse – Adult & Pediatric

Location: Alaska
Schedule: Monday–Friday, typically 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
On-Call: Required as needed; shared rotation with other SART/SANE nurses

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) / Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) RN capable of providing medical-forensic care to both adult and pediatric patients.

The RN will provide compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, and other forms of interpersonal violence. This position involves forensic examinations, evidence collection, patient advocacy, and collaboration with law enforcement and community support agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical-forensic examinations for adult and pediatric patients.
• Assess, identify, treat, and document physical injuries and psychological trauma.
• Collect and preserve forensic evidence, including DNA samples, while maintaining proper chain-of-custody procedures.
• Conduct appropriate laboratory testing, including STI screening, pregnancy testing, and toxicology testing when indicated.
• Provide STI prophylaxis, emergency contraception, and other treatments as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate documentation of examinations, findings, and treatments, including photographic evidence when necessary.
• Deliver trauma-informed, patient-centered care while respecting cultural, emotional, and developmental needs.
• Collaborate with law enforcement, victim advocates, medical providers, and other SART members.
• Educate patients regarding treatment, follow-up care, and available community resources.
• Provide factual or expert testimony in legal proceedings when required.
• Participate in follow-up examinations, case reviews, quality assurance, and continuing education.
• Follow all applicable mandatory reporting requirements and forensic examination protocols.

Requirements

• Active Alaska RN license required.
• Nursing degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Ability to perform both adult and pediatric SANE examinations required for this assignment.
• Current SANE-A and/or SANE-P certification preferred.
• Must be willing to obtain SANE-A certification within 18 months of hire.
• ACLS preferred; must be willing to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Strong assessment, clinical documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in sensitive, high-stress situations.
• Must be available for on-call coverage as needed.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must complete required annual clinical competencies.

Additional Assignment Details

• 40 guaranteed hours weekly.
• Typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Additional on-call coverage as needed, shared among multiple SART/SANE nurses.
• Must be comfortable caring for both adult and pediatric sexual assault patients.
• Schedule may vary based on department needs.