RN - Emergency Department in beautiful Ketchikan, AK

About the role

Trade your commute for adventure in Ketchikan, Alaska, where your nursing career becomes more than a job—it becomes an experience. This opportunity is ideal for nurses seeking a lifestyle that combines meaningful work with extraordinary outdoor experiences, whether for a permanent move or a temporary summer or fall assignment.

Known as the Salmon Capital of the World, Ketchikan offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, rich Indigenous culture, and a welcoming small-town community. Located just a 90-minute flight from Seattle, Southeast Alaska provides the perfect balance of accessibility and escape.

Why Ketchikan?

If you love the outdoors, you'll find endless opportunities for:

• World-class fishing and boating
• Hiking through breathtaking rainforest trails
• Wildlife viewing, including eagles, whales, bears, and salmon runs
• Kayaking and exploring Alaska's stunning coastline
• Immersing yourself in local art, culture, and community events

About PeaceHealth

For more than 100 years, PeaceHealth has proudly served Southeast Alaska. PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital providing:

• Comprehensive emergency and trauma care
• Outpatient services
• Home health services
• A 29-bed long-term care facility
• Primary and specialty care across Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island

Our Level IV Trauma Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, caring for patients across a diverse range of medical needs. As an ED nurse, you'll gain invaluable experience while working alongside a skilled, collaborative, and supportive clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently
• Delegate and coordinate care appropriately
• Support patients and families through critical healthcare moments
• Participate in quality, safety, and infection prevention initiatives
• Continuously develop your clinical expertise

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current RN licensure
• Current BLS certification upon hire
• Strong IV skills across all age groups
• Computer charting proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• Specialty certification
• At least one year of emergency nursing experience
• ABG experience
• Telemetry experience
• CEN certification

Clinical Experience

Successful candidates will be comfortable managing:

• Cardiac emergencies
• Critical care patients
• Complex medical-surgical cases
• Psychiatric emergencies
• Multiple-trauma patients
• Patients across all age groups

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $44.77 - $71.09 per hour, depending on experience
• Shift differentials
• Generous housing stipend for temporary assignments
• Hiring bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates relocating more than 50 miles
• Exceptional PeaceHealth benefits package