Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $3,199 per week in Anchorage, AK

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Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Alaska

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 4x12 Night Shift, guaranteed 60 hours per two-week period

Highlights:

• 13-week assignment at a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center recognized as the best hospital in Alaska
• Work in a progressive stepdown unit with diverse patient populations including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and complex medical-surgical cases
• Innovative Co-Care/Virtual Nursing Model with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios supported by virtual RNs and CNAs
• Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams
• Free parking provided; scrubs supplied by facility
• Opportunity to gain experience with advanced cardiac procedures, high-flow oxygen therapy, BIPAP, and specialized patient populations

Requirements:

• Active Alaska RN license (compact license accepted; pending licenses considered but must be finalized for offer acceptance)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with 1:4 patient ratios preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry, vasoactive and cardiac drip management, central line care, BiPAP/CPAP management, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Willingness to float to lower acuity units, renal care, neurology, and medical-surgical units as needed
• Availability to work weekends as scheduled based on staffing needs
• Commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a prestigious Magnet facility known for clinical excellence and innovative care models. This progressive care unit offers exceptional professional development with exposure to approximately 30% cardiac patients (including post-TAVR, MI, pacemaker, and arrhythmia cases), respiratory patients requiring advanced oxygen support, and complex medical-surgical populations. The virtual nursing model provides robust support, allowing bedside nurses to focus on direct patient care while maintaining optimal safety and quality outcomes. With comprehensive interdisciplinary resources and a 36-bed unit serving multiple specialties, you'll advance your critical thinking skills while making a meaningful impact on diverse patient populations in America's last frontier.

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