ICU RN in Alaska with Relocation Assistance

PeaceHealth; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; Full time

Job description

Description

ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Full-Time | 0.90 FTE | Variable or Night Shift
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center | Ketchikan, Alaska

PeaceHealth is seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses (RNs) to join our team in Ketchikan, Alaska, where world-class healthcare meets unparalleled outdoor adventure.

Why Ketchikan?

Known as the gateway to Alaska's famed Inside Passage, Ketchikan offers a unique lifestyle surrounded by breathtaking wilderness, abundant wildlife, rich Alaska Native heritage, and endless opportunities for fishing, hiking, kayaking, and exploration. This vibrant island community combines small-town charm with extraordinary natural beauty, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

Why PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center?

Ketchikan Medical Center is far more than a typical Critical Access Hospital. We provide a broad range of specialty services, including:

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Labor & Delivery
• Surgical Services/Operating Room
• Emergency Care
• Transitional Care and Skilled Nursing Services
• And more

As an ICU nurse, you'll have the opportunity to provide high-acuity care while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.

Compensation & Incentives

• Pay Range: $44.77 to $71.09 per hour
• Compensation is based on years of paid registered nursing experience in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Generous hiring bonus and relocation assistance may be available.

Position Summary

The ICU Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in accordance with professional nursing standards, evidence-based practice, and departmental policies. This role collaborates closely with physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Accurately document patient care and clinical information in the electronic health record.
• Delegate and direct patient care activities in accordance with team members' education, licensure, and demonstrated competencies.
• Maintain professional knowledge and clinical competency through ongoing education and development.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, infection prevention activities, and departmental goals.
• Support and uphold PeaceHealth policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Specialty certification

Experience

Required

• Minimum of one year of recent ICU experience as a Staff Nurse

Licensure & Certifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

ACLS and PALS must be obtained upon hire or in accordance with PeaceHealth Resuscitation Training Completion Requirements.

Additional requirements:

• Telemetry certification within 90 days of hire
• 12-Lead EKG Basics within 12 months of hire

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to apply age-specific growth and development principles when caring for patients across the lifespan.
• Strong commitment to patient- and family-centered care.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret and support organizational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

• Safely handle patients in accordance with NIOSH guidelines and established patient-lifting protocols.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of equipment up to 45 lbs.
• Ability to perform prolonged CPR when required.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and squatting.
• Ability to perform fine motor tasks and operate medical equipment safely and accurately.
• Occasional lifting of non-patient loads up to 20 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazardous materials, body fluids, and airborne particles.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and occasionally noisy clinical environments.

Sensory Requirements

• Functional vision and hearing with or without corrective devices.
• Ability to accurately communicate, monitor patients, and exchange critical information.

Benefits

At PeaceHealth, we believe in caring for the caregivers. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual well-being and includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching
• Generous paid time off
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Optional supplemental coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Expanded mental health resources

PeaceHealth is committed to inclusivity, respect for diversity, and cultural humility. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. Multiple openings may be available under this posting.