Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Sitka, AK
Planet Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Clinical Nurse at Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital, Sitka, Alaska

Position Overview

• Specialty: Nursing
• Employment Type: Contract
• Contract Length: 26 weeks (from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025)
• Shifts: Must be willing to work both Day and Night shifts as necessary and float between Med/Surg/ED/ICU as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform a variety of nursing care procedures for patients of all ages.
• Make independent clinical decisions and maintain accountability for actions taken.
• Consult with managers/supervisors in complex situations requiring additional input or resources.
• Promote safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for patients with multisystem diseases and complications.
• Document nursing procedures and patient responses to care accurately.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care activities.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Valid, current, full, and unrestricted RN license in the State of Alaska.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of clinical nurse experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the area of specialty preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing care principles, practices, and processes.
• Competency in recognizing and responding to emergently ill patients.
• Familiarity with pharmaceuticals, their effects, and complications.
• Skills in operating and monitoring basic medical equipment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide guidance and work cooperatively with others.

Additional Requirements

• Must have/obtain a flu vaccine.
• Must be able to work the entire contract timeframe with minimal to no requested time off (RTO).
• Engage in ongoing evaluation of educational effectiveness and participate in departmental staff meetings.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment while providing essential nursing care to a diverse patient population.