American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kodiak Island, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN with current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications for a 26-week assignment at a Level IV Trauma critical access hospital.
Details
- Work in the Emergency Department of an acute care medical center with Level IV Trauma designation
- Critical access hospital with 46 acute care beds and 22 long-term care beds
- 3x12 hour Day (7:00-19:00) or Night (19:00-7:00) variable shifts
- Weekend shifts required
- Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required
- Uses Epic EMR
- No on-call responsibilities
Requirements
- Active AK RN license required
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS required; TNCC preferred
- Minimum 1 year of recent ER nursing experience required
- Previous Charge RN experience required
- Skilled in respiratory care including care of ventilated patients
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
- Experience with procedural sedation administration and monitoring preferred
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care across a variety of acute patient presentations in a critical access hospital setting
- Scrub color is flexible, any color or business casual accepted
- Facility-provided housing available, typically a 1-bedroom apartment for single occupancy
- Free parking provided on-site
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50 mile radius
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
- RTO requests should be submitted upfront; requests made after offer may not be accommodated
- May be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted location
American Traveler Job ID #P-776904. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.