Travel Registered Nurse ER Job
Overview
Registered Nurse – ER (Emergency Department) in Kodiak, Alaska.
Start date: 08/24/2026 for a travel assignment lasting multiple weeks.
Shift: 3x12 rotating.
Weekly pay: $2,239–$2,337 per week.
Guaranteed hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks.
Setting: Emergency Department within a Level IV Trauma, Critical Access Hospital, 6 beds / 5 rooms.
Housing and a vehicle are provided for traveler use, with traveler requirements noted.
The assignment includes floating within scope to nearby affiliate facilities as needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional ED nursing care for a patient population from neonates to geriatrics, including assessment, triage, treatment, and disposition decisions.
- Manage ventilator care, continuous IV sedation monitoring, and dysrhythmia management; administer procedural sedation as ordered.
- Establish and maintain IV access, start/maintain IV lines, perform phlebotomy, administer medications, and monitor patient responses.
- Interpret basic cardiac rhythms (EKG) and respond to changes in patient status; communicate findings with the care team.
- Document in the Epic electronic charting system; follow unit policies and maintain accurate, timely records.
- Collaborate with the ED team to coordinate care, with an emphasis on patient safety and efficient throughput in a small-beds ED setting; no techs, CNAs, or unit secretary on site.
Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of Alaska (valid state license required; pending licenses not accepted).
- Minimum 1 year ER experience; prior charge nurse experience required.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS.
- Education: RN degree from an accredited nursing program.
- Ability to work in a Level IV Trauma ED with continuous acuity; flexible to float within scope to nearby facilities.
- Locally restricted to non-local candidates (minimum 50 miles from the facility); willingness to work 2 of the 3 major holidays.
Submission Requirements
- SSN, DOB, and RTO;
- two references covering 1 year within the last 3 years.
Benefits and Support
- Housing provided (typically 1-bedroom, traveler-only) and vehicle for traveler use.
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support; dedicated assignment support.
- Fast credentialing and pre-start modules (average ~16 hours).
- Assignment limits: maximum 1 calendar year on assignment, followed by a 6-month break.
- Documentation and compliance support, including references and health requirements.
- Nationwide assignments available through the employer.
- Housing and vehicle availability aligned with contract dates.
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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