Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,311 per week in Anchorage, AK

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit – Alaska

Start Date: September 15, 2026

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 13-week assignment. Every other weekend required (4 weekend shifts per month). Patient ratio of 3:1.

Highlights:

• High-acuity progressive care unit (step-down ICU) with 19 beds and comprehensive critical care equipment
• Advanced patient care including telemetry monitoring, BiPap/ventilator support, titratable drips, and tracheostomy management
• EPIC EMR system utilized for documentation
• Float to cardiac surgery IMC, medical-telemetry, medical-surgical, and ortho-neuro units as needed
• Equipment includes bedside monitors, Alaris IV pumps, heated high-flow oxygen, chest tubes, and feeding pumps
• Collaborative team environment with dedicated charge nurse support on every shift

Requirements:

• Permanent Alaska RN license required at time of submission (temporary licenses not accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of step-down ICU/IMC/PCU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry/cardiac monitoring experience required
• ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Alaska RN fingerprints must be completed during onboarding
• Experience with titratable drips (dopamine, dobutamine, nitroglycerin, cardene, heparin, amiodarone, etc.) preferred
• Experience with tracheostomy patients requiring continuous BiPap or long-term ventilator support preferred
• Experience with CIWA assessments and alcohol/drug withdrawal treatment preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity progressive care environment where you'll utilize advanced critical care skills while caring for a diverse patient population. The team values collaboration, adaptability, and positive attitudes, making it ideal for nurses who thrive in dynamic settings with rapid patient turnover from emergency admissions, rapid responses, and ICU transfers. You'll be part of a supportive nursing team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a challenging and rewarding clinical setting.