Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Sitka, AK
Supplemental Health Care
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,570/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Benefits start day 1
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Discount program
- Health savings account
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Description:
Supplemental Health Care is seeking Pediatrics Registered Nurses in Sitka, Alaska for a 13-week assignment at a partnering hospital. Named Best in Staffing based on real feedback from our working nurses and healthcare professionals, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be a partner to every nurse and healthcare professional we work with.
Pediatrics Registered Nurse Contract Details:
- $2,520 - $2,570 per week*
- 13-week contract with possibility to extend
- AM shifts available
- *Estimated weekly payment may include both taxable wages and tax-free reimbursements for meals, housing, and incidentals. Please speak with a recruiter for details.
Please apply online now for immediate consideration for this Pediatrics Registered Nurse opportunity or to connect with our team about all of the contract options in Alaska.
Supplemental Health Care offers a wide variety of industry-leading benefits including:
- Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance to provide you with the coverage you need whenever you need it.
- Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
- Our Share the Care program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry. To learn more about Share the Care, check out shccares.com/referrals.
- SHC offers a 401k Retirement Savings Program to both full-time and part-time employees with a wide range of investment options.
- Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University. Through our online CEU options, you have access to the courses you need on your schedule.
Requirements:
- Current Alaska Registered Nurse License / Certification
- American Heart Association BLS
- 1 to 2 years of recent relevant experience
Supplemental Health Care will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00). For this type of employment, Kentucky state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.
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Employer
Supplemental Health Care
5 nurses recommend working with Supplemental Health Care
As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.
We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.
For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.
About Sitka, AK
As a Travel Pediatric 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.