Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Ketchikan, AK
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,287/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

28% higher than average Registered Nurse / Psychiatric Nurse pay in Alaska

Estimated total pay

$3,287/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Education

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

License

Alaska Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Host Healthcare is an award-winning travel healthcare company with an immediate opening for this Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Surgery in Ketchikan, AK. If you are interested in this position, please contact your recruiter and reference Job #1957578

Why choose Host Healthcare?
Because a great Host provides a worry-free travel experience and always puts your needs first. Our passionate and transparent team members have made Host Healthcare the #1 ranked Travel Healthcare company in the U.S. Our recruiters act not only as your dedicated travel career mentor but also as your #1 advocate. When you work with us, you can trust that we will help you with everything from travel, to housing, and acting as a liaison between you and the facility. We’ve got your back!

Travel Happy With Host Healthcare

We offer the best pay for our travelers
Day one medical, dental, and vision insurance
License, travel, tuition, and scrub reimbursement
Matching 401k
Deluxe private housing or generous housing stipend
Discounts to your favorite activities, restaurants, health & beauty brands, shopping and hotels

Host Healthcare Job ID #a1fVJ000004HQ2DYAW. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - Psychiatry

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(962 reviews)

172 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Very responsive and extremely helpful. This is my first contract and she has been there every step of the way to make the whole process easy for me. Would highly recommend.

Cons

No cons she is great!!

Recommends working with Host Healthcare

Anonymous

PCU - Progressive Care Unit (RN)

Review of Lauren Brewington on Dec 18, 2024

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Ketchikan, AK

As a travel 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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