Travel ER RN – Alaska ED (Level IV) with Housing

American Traveler, LLC.; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN with an active AK RN license for a critical access hospital serving as a regional referral center in Southeast Alaska. The ED handles diverse cases and sees seasonal tourist volume, operating with Epic EMR.

Requirements include AK RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, 2–3 years RN/ED experience, and various certifications. Shifts are 3x12 (36 hours/week) with no on-call; housing and travel reimbursements provided.

Qualifications

• Active AK RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• PALS certification required.
• 2–3 years RN experience preferred, with 1 year ED experience preferred.
• New grad RNs with prior EMS/paramedic or related emergency experience will be considered.
• TNCC and ENPC certifications preferred.
• ABG interpretation experience preferred.
• IV skills for all patient ages required.
• Telemetry experience required.
• Computer charting experience required.
• 1 year of Epic experience preferred.
• Two supervisory references from the past 2 years required for consideration.
• No more than one DUI on record.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Department at a critical access, Level IV Trauma Center.
• Regional referral center serving Ketchikan and surrounding Alaska islands, with patients arriving via boat and fixed-wing aircraft.
• 1:4 patient ratios.
• Treats cardiac, critical care, complex medical-surgical, psychiatric, and multiple trauma patients across all age groups.
• Seasonal tourist volume increases ED caseload from April through September.
• 3x12 variable shifts with start times at 7am, 10am, 12pm, and/or 7pm, primarily nights but may flex as needed.
• 36 guaranteed hours per week.
• No on-call requirements.
• No floating to other hospital departments required.
• Uses Epic EMR.
• Manage a wide range of ED presentations including trauma, cardiac events, respiratory emergencies, psychiatric crises, and pediatric cases.
• Independently manage high-acuity patients in a fast-paced, high-volume, high-risk environment.
• Any scrub color accepted.
• Free parking available.
• First-time travelers accepted, though prior travel experience is preferred.
• No blocked scheduling permitted due to union requirements.
• Local candidates within 60 miles of the facility are not accepted.
• No RTO restrictions.
• Previous PeaceHealth employees must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler.
• Proof of active or pending AK license required, with start date potentially delayed up to 8-10 weeks if license is pending.

Skills

AK RN license

Telemetry

IV skills

EPIC EMR

ABG interpretation

Charting/computer experience

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN with an active AK RN license for a critical access hospital serving as a regional referral center in Southeast Alaska. The ED handles diverse cases and sees seasonal tourist volume, operating with Epic EMR.

Requirements include AK RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, 2–3 years RN/ED experience, and various certifications. Shifts are 3x12 (36 hours/week) with no on-call; housing and travel reimbursements provided.