Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,851 per week in Bethel, AK

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for an Ambulatory Care setting in Bethel, Alaska. This role is integral to providing comprehensive patient care across the lifespan, from birth to elderly, within a collaborative healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the full scope of the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. This position requires a commitment to quality, cost-effective, and efficient care delivery, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while upholding age-specific and cultural diversity considerations.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the systematic application of the nursing process.
• Direct and coordinate nursing care for a diverse patient population.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource person when situations require specialized knowledge.
• Administer treatments and medications accurately and safely.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and integrate findings into patient care plans.
• Provide comprehensive patient, family, and significant other education.
• Manage patient care across the continuum, ensuring continuity and coordination.
• Document all aspects of care delivery thoroughly and accurately.
• Supervise Unit Secretaries and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) in collaboration with the Charge Nurse.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a program of education in nursing approved by the National League for Nursing (NLN).
• Ability to pass and maintain all required competencies for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in a healthcare setting as a Registered Nurse.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in the nursing process and care management principles.
• Basic EKG skills.
• Proficiency with medical equipment relevant to ambulatory care (e.g., EKG, Cystoscopy).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to administer treatments, medications, and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment (computer, telephone, fax, copy machine).
• Ability to manage care across the continuum.
• Flexible work schedule and ability for independent actions within prescribed limits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including mathematical aptitude for dosage calculations and data interpretation.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Effective presentation skills for communicating information to various audiences.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Days per week: 5 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 29, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Current Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in good standing in the State of Alaska.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.