Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in Ketchikan, Alaska. This position involves providing high-quality emergency care to a diverse patient population in a Critical Access hospital setting. The role requires independence in managing cardiac, critical care, trauma, psychiatric, and complex medical-surgical patients across all age groups.
Job Details
Position: Emergency Room (ER) RN
Location: Ketchikan, Alaska
Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: AK RN license, ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC certifications; two or more years of ER experience preferred; at least one year of Epic experience preferred; experience managing cardiac, trauma, psychiatric, and complex care patients; ABG skills required; telemetry experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric experience, prior travel experience, prior work in an emergency setting, ABG experience.
Additional Information: Must demonstrate independent management of adult and pediatric patients, including those requiring ventilated care and advanced procedures like RSI. No block scheduling allowed; the role is predominantly night shifts but may include day or evening shifts as needed.
Submission Requirements: Fully vaccinated, Epic experience (within the last year), proof of license application if applicable, two recent references (one supervisory), and all relevant certifications.
Notes: Will primarily be staffed for night shifts; candidates must be willing to work in a high-volume, high-risk environment and to float within scope as needed. No local candidates accepted; the candidate must be willing to relocate and work in a remote Alaska setting.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1324320. 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: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Ketchikan, AK
Skills
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