Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Sitka, AK
TRS Healthcare
5x12 hrs, Nights
$3,994/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationCritical Access25 bedsOracle Cerner
Pay
Description
Looking for a great Travel Med Surg Nursing Job in Sitka, Alaska? TRS Healthcare posted this Travel Nursing Job that offers 60 hours a week for 13 weeks in Sitka, Alaska.
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The details for this Travel Med Surg Nursing Job are:
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Job Location: Sitka, Alaska
- Travel Nurse Salary: $3,994/week
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Total Hours Per Week: 60 weekly
- Shift Breakdown: 5x12 hrs
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
Facility
Mount Edgecumbe Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Mount Edgecumbe Hospital
Pros
travel friendly
Cons
Minimum 10 days of call a month including weekends. Very hard to find housing or transportation and both are expensive.
- Critical Access
- 25 beds
- Oracle Cerner
Employer
TRS Healthcare
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About Sitka, AK
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Sitka, AK here's what you should know:- Sitka's cost of living is higher than the national average due to its remote location, with housing and groceries being particularly expensive.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 57°F to 63°F, while winter lows range from 28°F to 35°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited in Sitka due to its remote location, but options may be available through local real estate agencies or online platforms.
- Sitka is not very car-friendly, as the town is relatively small and walkable.
- Public transportation options are limited, but biking and walking are popular due to the compact size of the town.
- Sitka has a diverse population with a mix of Native Alaskan, Caucasian, and Asian residents.
- The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged or older.
- Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the long, dark winters.
- Sitka has a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Sitka offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
- There are also local restaurants serving fresh seafood, art galleries showcasing Native Alaskan art, and occasional music and cultural events.
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