Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Juneau, AK

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Urgent Care

Location

Juneau, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time, Direct Hire | Rotating Days and Weekends (40 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial triage and comprehensive assessments for urgent care patients of all ages, including history of present illness, vital signs, immunization status, and preventative health needs; provide telephone triage and self-care advice as needed.
• Administer therapeutic measures and medications via oral, topical, IM, SQ, intradermal, and IV routes; initiate and maintain IV access; operate and monitor specialized equipment per provider orders and standing orders.
• Accurately document assessments, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, and patient education in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinate patient referrals, track referral progress and outcomes, proactively identify delays or obstacles to care, and serve as a primary link for case managers and referral coordinators.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and adequately stocked work environment; adhere to infection control policies; report defective equipment and safety hazards immediately.
• Participate in department improvement efforts, continued clinical team development, and respond to emergency situations as part of the triage team.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; eligible to sit for the NCLEX.
• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state; must have applied for an Alaska nursing license prior to start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an ambulatory or urgent care clinic setting.
• Clinical Competency Assessment and High Risk Competency completion required within 3 months of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for accurate patient data entry and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to apply theory-based nursing practice models, evidence-based practices, and shared governance in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Why Join Us

• This role offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful, community-focused healthcare in a unique and scenic Alaskan setting, supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Generous benefits package including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.