Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Overview Registered Nurse – ER in Sitka, Alaska. This travel temporary assignment in an acute care setting starts on 09/14/2026 for 13 weeks, with 36 guaranteed hours per week on a Nights 3x12 shift. Compensation ranges from $3,122 to $3,260 per week.

Employer:

Healthforce Healthcare LLC. This assignment adheres to SEARHC traveler policies; housing and flights are not provided.

• $3,122–$3,260 per week
• 36 guaranteed hours per week
• 13-week assignment
• Shift: Nights, 3x12
• Start date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Acute care, ER setting
• Travel assignment with defined policies on housing and travel

• Provide direct professional nursing care to patients of all ages in the ER, including initial assessment, triage, ongoing monitoring, and documentation
• Administer prescribed medications and therapies; monitor responses and report adverse events; participate in emergency procedures as needed
• Collaborate with physicians and the health care team to develop, implement and adjust patient care plans; document care plans and nursing notes accurately
• Monitor vital signs, interpret diagnostic results, respond to acute changes in patient conditions, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Supervise and coordinate workload for CNAs/Techs; ensure safe patient care, accurate handoffs, and discharge planning; educate patients and families
• Uphold infection control, patient safety, privacy, and compliance with standards; participate in ongoing professional practice and quality improvement activities

• Current, active Alaska RN license (must be valid at time of submission)
• BLS and PALS required upon hire; ACLS obtained within 6 months of hire
• Certifications:
  
  ACLS, PALS, TNCC/ATCN, and NRP as applicable to specialty area; must be current and maintained within first 6 months and bi-annually thereafter
• Minimum one year of clinical nurse experience; ER experience preferred
• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited nursing program with eligibility for Alaska RN licensure
• Must have or obtain flu-like vaccination (flu vaccination) prior to or at start
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ER environment; ability to work nights and adapt to shift demands
• Must meet SEARHC traveler policy: reside 50+ miles from assignment site

• 36 guaranteed hours per week during the 13-week assignment
• Travel assignment with dedicated recruiter and assignment support
• No housing or flights provided per SEARHC policy; all-inclusive rate arrangement
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to support timely start
• Opportunity for extension consideration based on performance and unit needs
• Clear path to ongoing professional development and mandatory training completion

Please note:

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.