Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Ketchikan, AK
Tact Staff
3x12 hrs

$2,218/week

Posted 2 days ago

Overview

Start Date12/09/2024
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks
Facility Information
Critical Access25 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated total pay

$2,218/week

Qualifications

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Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

License

Alaska Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

LONG TERM CARE RN

Start Date: ASAP (4 weeks from offer for compliance requirements)

Shift: 3x12 Days (7am-7:30pm)

Ratios: 8:1 days; 13:1 nights

Years of Experience REQ: Home Health or LTC exp preferred. Travel experience is preferred.

Epic REQ? 1 year of Epic experience is preferred.

First-Timers Accepted: Yes

Weekend REQ: TBD

Certs REQ: BLS

Skills REQ: IV Insertion, PICC Lines

Is on-call REQ? No

Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs? Rarely

Open to accommodating block schedule? TBD

Locals Accepted: No

Pending License Accepted: Yes but w/o an AK license they have to be booked 10-12 weeks out

RTO Restrictions: For the 8 week contract, no RTO allowed

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: CVA, Dementia, RA, Afib, Hip fx, Parkinsons, BKA, PNA, COPD, BKA, Hunntington's dx

Common Equipment: Hoyer lift, SARA lift, tube feeding pump, IV pump

Additional Details: This is an LTC unit; however, since it is the only LTC/Nursing Home in the PeaceHealth system, it functions more like an LTAC or step-down unit to MedSurg. We do not take trach patients, acute rehab, TPN, Bi-PAP, etc. We use a Pyxis medication system to load our Work Stations on Wheels. We DO NOT USE MedPacks which is what a lot of the LTC’s down south utilize, our Medpass process is a hybrid between a LTC /MedSurg process. Epic was designed as an acute care EMR and has been modified to accommodate LTC; however, the modifications make the charting labor-intensive. FACILITY INFORMATION

Type of Facility: Critical Access

Magnet / Teaching / Level Trauma (if applicable): Nonprofit, Level IV Trauma Center

Total Staffed Beds: 54

Scrub Color: Provided for LTC

Charting: Epic

Parking Cost: Free

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #496445. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele

Facility

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center

3.3rating(6 reviews)

4.0rating

Anonymous

Med Surg (RN)

Review of PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center on Mar 27, 2024

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Critical Access
25 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS3100 Tongass AveKetchikan, AK 99901

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Employer

Tact Staff

2.9rating(8 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Tact Staff

5.0rating

Pros

Nicole was very helping and always proficient with reaching out and even going above and beyond when the facility itself was slacking. When the facility canceled all contracts the day before start date she found me another position within the same week. I would recommend her 10x over.

Cons

Can’t think of one

Recommends working with Tact Staff

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Alicia W

Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)

Review of Nicole Nash on May 18, 2024

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About

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level. Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact. Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do. Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.

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About Ketchikan, AK

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Ketchikan, AK here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ketchikan, AK is 27% higher than the national average.
Wages may be slightly higher to compensate for the increased cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 63°F and average winter lows are around 31°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be limited, but options for furnished housing can be found with some research and planning.

Transportation

Ketchikan is not very car-friendly due to its small size and limited road access.
Public transportation options are available but may be limited.

Demographics

Ketchikan has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to the limited daylight hours in winter.
There may be a small population of travel nurses due to the town's reliance on seasonal industries.

Things to Do

Ketchikan offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, and exploring the Tongass National Forest.
It also has cultural attractions like the Totem Heritage Center, Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and the Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show.

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