Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - in Anchorage, AK
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Travel Nurse, RN Nurse, Emergency Medicine
Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Anchorage, AK Agency: Medical Recruitment Strategies Pay: $2,525 per week Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 10/19/2026
About the PositionTravel Nurse Source is working with Medical Recruitment Strategies to find a qualified PCU RN in Anchorage, Alaska, 99508!
PCU RN
License pending ok. Must be able to complete AK RN license application within 48 hours of signing (including submitting FPs, app fee, license application submittal).
Must have AK RN license in hand for Auto Offer.
Assignment Length - 13 Weeks
Start
Shift: 3x12 Night Shift
Years of
Experience:
1
First Timers Accepted: Yes
Certs REQ: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Skills REQ: Per UD
Is on-call REQ: No
Weekend coverage could be more frequent than every other and is subject to staffing needs.
Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs?:
Yes
- Lower acuity units, renal care, neuro, MS
Open to accommodating block schedule?:
No
Locals Accepted: No - Candidates perm address must be at least 50 miles from facility
Pending License Accepted: Yes, but must have license in hand for Auto Offer
RTO Restrictions: Time off approved on an individual basis upon offer. All RTO must be included in submittal
Guaranteed
Hours:
60 Hours per 2 weeks - Traveler can be called off for 1, 12-hour shift per 2 weeks
Stepdown unit from ICU with a wide variety of patient populations serving multiple disciplines.
Co-Care/Virtual Nursing Model is utilized on this unit. For every patient there is 1 bedside RN, a Virtual RN, and 1 CNA.
Beside RN 1:4
CNA patient ratios are 1:6
The virtual nurse works remotely and assists patient with admission, discharge, rounding, education, plans of care, and safety rounds.
Must has AK RN license in hand for Auto Offer.
30% of patient population are cardiac in nature. CHF, MI, S/p TAVR, MVR patients, Pacemaker patients, Cardiac arrythmia patients, Drug load patients, Angiovac, ACS patients, etc.
Respiratory patients including COVID, FLU, COPD and Asthma exacerbations, Trach patients (>24h since placement), chronic home ventilators. Able to do high flow NC and BIPAP.
Overflow for Neuro patients, Renal patients.
Complicated medical surgical patients requiring higher level of monitoring. (ETOH WD, GIB, etc.)
Type of Facility: Acute Hospital
Magnet/Teaching/Level Trauma: Magnet Facility, Level II Trauma, USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
Total Staffed Beds: 407
Scrub Color: Provided
Charting: Epic
Parking Cost: Parking is free
About Medical Recruitment Strategies
Since 2004, Medical Recruitment Strategies has connected talented professionals with rewarding opportunities across the healthcare and life sciences industries. We specialize in recruitment for pharmacies, hospitals, healthcare organizations, life sciences, and travel positions.
Whether you’re seeking a permanent role or an exciting travel opportunity, our experienced team helps match your skills, experience, and career goals with the right position. Our travel positions offer healthcare professionals the chance to explore new locations, gain valuable experience, and grow their careers.
With industry expertise and a commitment to personalized service, we make your job search simpler, more focused, and more rewarding.
Discover your next opportunity with Medical Recruitment Strategies.
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