Nurse Extern: Hands-On Nursing Experience & Growth

Alaska Regional Hospital; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Behavioral health and telemedicine

Job summary

Alaska Regional Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare network, invites aspiring nurses to join as a Nurse Extern in Anchorage. You’ll work with our nursing team gaining hands-on experience across the Registered Nurse scope, delivering safe, compassionate care while you progress through your nursing program.

You’ll assist with essential tasks, document care, and learn to communicate with the care team. This role emphasizes growth, with preceptors guiding your development and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing required
• No travel required

Responsibilities

• Assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, support mobility, and maintain comfort and hygiene.
• Perform basic nursing tasks as experience grows (wound care, catheter care, specimen collection).
• Document care accurately and communicate updates to the nursing team.
• Explain care plans to patients and families and provide health guidance.
• Maintain clean, safe patient areas and follow infection prevention practices.
• Engage in learning opportunities and work with supervisor to build a personal career plan.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

ADL assistance

Patient comfort and hygiene

Communication with care team

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Alaska Regional Hospital, part of the HCA Healthcare network, invites aspiring nurses to join as a Nurse Extern in Anchorage. You’ll work with our nursing team gaining hands-on experience across the Registered Nurse scope, delivering safe, compassionate care while you progress through your nursing program.

You’ll assist with essential tasks, document care, and learn to communicate with the care team. This role emphasizes growth, with preceptors guiding your development and opportunities to