Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - in Kodiak, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical‑Surgical

Location: Kodiak, AK |
Agency: Mindlance Health |
Pay: $2,040 per week |
Shift: 3 days × 12 hours |
Contract Duration: 13 weeks |
Start Date: 7/20/2026

Registered Nurses (RNs) are needed for 13‑week assignments in a Level‑IV Trauma, Critical Access Hospital at Kodiak with an emphasis on medical‑surgical patient care. The role includes day or night 12‑hour shifts with patient ratios of 5:1 on all days, nights, and weekends. Flexibility is required for call and float to meet facility needs. The position offers travel housing and a rental vehicle.

• Provide primary and secondary nursing care for medical‑surgical patients.
• Perform and interpret blood product administration, central line maintenance, chest tube management, and IV insulin protocols.
• Monitor and respond to telemetry and dysrhythmias.
• Administer PCA/PCU/DOU/IMC/Step‑down therapy as needed.
• Assist with patient registry and documentation using Epic charting system.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds and support unit operations.
• Maintain patient vitality following post‑MI protocols and CVA management.

• Active Alaska RN license (license in hand required; pending license accepted with 10–12‑week completion).
• Minimum 1 year experience in medical‑surgical or critical care nursing.
• Certifications:
  
  ACLS, BLS; preferred additional certifications:
  Emergency Nursing Board, Phlebotomy, etc.
• Proficiency in Epic electronic health record.
• Patient‑ratio experience: 5:1 on day, night, and weekend shifts.
• Willingness to work schedule of 3 days per week, 12 hours each.
• Ability to float within unit and occasionally across affiliate hospitals.
• Valid driver’s license; rental vehicle provided by facility.
• Must comply with hepatitis B vaccination requirement.

• Hospital‑provided housing: 1‑bedroom apartment, move‑in 72 hours before contract start, move‑out within 24 hours after contract end.
• Rental vehicle provided; use limited to 30‑mile radius; cleaning and fuel required upon return.
• Parking free at facility.
• Travelers may work up to 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) but must accept at least two.
• Guaranteed 60 hours per two‑week period; flexibility for up to 1 additional 12‑hour shift every two weeks.
• No domestic partner housing option; travel package includes accommodation and vehicle only.

Application Notes: Candidates must have an active Alaska RN license and BLS/ACLS certification. Phone and email contact:
Jordan Hinojos, Account Manager.

Mindlance Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.