Travel ER RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kodiak Island, Alaska.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an Emergency Department RN for a Level IV Trauma, critical access hospital setting requiring ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications along with prior charge nurse experience.

• Work in the ER of an acute care medical center that also includes a long-term care facility and outpatient services
• Level IV Trauma, Critical Access Hospital setting
• 3x12 variable shifts including both day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) schedules
• Weekend shifts required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active AK RN license required
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC (TNCC preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of ER nursing experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Skills required include respiratory care of ventilated patients, medication administration, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, cardiac monitoring and emergency response, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and IV therapy/phlebotomy
• Continuous IV sedation experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Returning former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must live outside the 50-mile radius
• Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests should be submitted upfront and are granted based upon request
• Travelers may be expected to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
• Scrub color is flexible, business casual or any color accepted
• Facility-provided housing is available for the duration of the assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-776905. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Emergency Dept

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.