Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Sitka, Alaska.

Emergency Room Clinical Nurse (Sitka, Alaska). The organization needs a RN to coordinate and perform nursing care procedures for patients of all ages. The role requires independent clinical decision-making during scheduled shifts, adherence to provider orders and nursing policies, and the ability to respond calmly to emergent situations. Candidates must bring their RN license on the first day.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/03/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift length: 12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• Valid, current, full and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be held upon hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 6 months of hire date
• Flu vaccination required at time of submission
• One-year clinical nurse experience preferred (no minimum specified)
• Documentation, infection control, and medication administration skills per RN standards

• Provide safe, therapeutic, and efficient patient care using appropriate infection control measures
• Assess patients, document findings, initiate and manage nursing procedures consistent with policy
• Administer age‑specific medications and therapeutics accurately
• Coordinate patient care activities with physicians and other team members
• Anticipate problems and respond to changes in patient status to reduce risk
• Communicate and educate patients and significant others about care and discharge information
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Lead and supervise nursing staff and technicians as delegated
• Support orientation of new staff, travelers, and students as assigned
• Complete annual competencies and maintain certification and licensure
• Attend at least 50% of departmental staff meetings and comply with scheduling guidelines

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.