Registered Nurse; RN) Med​/Surg: Kotzebue, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg

Discipline: RN (Med/Surg)

Job Type: Travel / Assignment

Shift /

Hours:

3x12 Nights

Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Expected

Start Date:

10/19/2026

Expected End Date: 01/16/2027

Pay Range: $2,558.50 - $3,010.00 / week

Location:

Kotzebue, AK 99752

NuWest offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Our competitive offerings include major medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, along with paid sick leave and travel reimbursements where applicable.

Role Details & Requirements

Experience:

Minimum 2+ years of recent Med/Surg experience required. Behavioral Health experience strongly preferred. Previous travel experience and cultural sensitivity are highly valued.

Licensure &

Certifications:

Active Alaska RN License, BLS, and ACLS required.

Responsibilities & Expectations:
Must be willing to float, cross-train, and care for Behavioral Health patients. Position requires independence, flexibility, adaptability, and high commitment to serving the local community.

Housing & Travel:
Housing provided at no extra cost (standard shared dorm-style housing, no pets or overnight visitors permitted). Roundtrip coach/main cabin flight costs covered. Local airport pickup/drop-off provided.

Who We Are NuWest places healthcare professionals in some of the most competitive markets, at award-winning facilities, earning top pay. Whether you're ready for your next travel experience, looking to take a local assignment, wanting to explore shift or per diem work, or interested in seeing what permanent or temp-to-hire roles are available, our award-winning NuWest team has you covered. What We Believe We believe our 30+ years of experience makes a difference in your healthcare job search.

We believe one size does not fit all, so we carefully match your unique needs and strengths with our top hospitals and health systems. We believe in long-term relationships over transactional exchanges. And we believe that better workforce solutions lead to better patient care, safer working conditions, and healthier communities. What You Can Expect NuWest is committed to your overall satisfaction—to meeting and exceeding your expectations.

Responsiveness:
No one likes to get ghosted. We promise you updates every step of the way.

Transparency:
Open and honest communication - no surprises!

Career Guidance:
We coach based on strengths and goals to get you where you want to go!