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Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Job in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, 99901, USA
Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-09-27
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Emergency Medicine, Travel Nurse, RN Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring 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.

Requirements
  • Active AK RN license required
  • BLS and ACLS certifications required
  • PALS certification required
  • 2-3 years of RN experience preferred, with 1 year of 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 Peace Health 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
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 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 : P-762199

Open Positions: 1

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