Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Sitka, AK

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Acute Care)

Location

Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent, Onsite, Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments across the lifespan and develop individualized plans of care for patients with acute, chronic, and post-operative conditions
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition through appropriate interventions or escalation of care
• Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions, priorities, and when consultation or escalation to a licensed independent provider is required
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and ensure continuity of services
• Accurately and timely document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality and performance improvement activities; maintain required competencies, certifications, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (required at hire for experienced nurses; within 6 months for new graduates)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (required at hire for experienced nurses; within 6 months for new graduates)
• Clinical competency validation required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years; high-risk competency validation required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an acute care, medical-surgical, or inpatient nursing setting
• Experience working with diverse patient populations and delivering culturally responsive care
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems in a clinical environment

Why Join Us

• Join a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to serving a unique and underserved community in Southeast Alaska, with a strong commitment to employee professional development and advancement
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage