Travel RN - Med​/Surg

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg inpatient position in Alaska, requiring an AK RN license and BLS & ACLS certifications.

Job Details

• Work in an inpatient Med/Surg setting with variable day and night shifts,

• Care for patients across the lifespan, including post-surgical and behavioral health populations,

• May work across adult, mother/baby, ortho, and pediatric Med/Surg sub-units,

• Hospital setting in a remote location with provided shared housing,

Job Requirements

• Active Alaska RN license in good standing required,

• Completion of an accredited nursing education program (NLN approved),

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required,

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required for the duration of assignment,

• Preparedness to provide documentation of required competencies including IV/central line care, fall precautions, age-specific care, pain management, blood transfusions, restraints/seclusion, and end-of-life care,

• Must pass a medication calculation test for adult and pediatric dosing upon arrival,

Additional Information

• Initial orientation is held on Tuesday and Wednesday at start of assignment,

• Shared housing with private bedrooms and common spaces is provided; no dogs permitted; travelers coordinate directly with housing,

• Flight reimbursement is available for economy class airfare with submission of detailed flight and luggage receipts,

• Flight itinerary must be provided one week prior to start; facility assists with airport pickup upon arrival,

• Travelers may be eligible for return transportation at the end of contract except under special circumstances,

• Facility is a designated H1-C critical shortage area and will consider international nurses with completed NCLEX, TOEFL, and Visa Screen,