Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 29, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is hiring an Emergency Department RN for a 13-week assignment in a remote Alaska setting, requiring an active AK RN license and at least 2 years of experience. Details Position located within a remote Alaska health corporation setting Cares for patients across the lifespan from birth to elderly Day shift schedule 13-week assignment length Guaranteed 32 hours per week Supervises unit secretaries and PCTs in collaboration with the Charge Nurse Requirements Active Alaska RN license required Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required Current BLS certification required for the duration of the assignment Completion of an NLN-approved nursing education program required Must arrive with documentation of core clinical competencies including IV/central line care, fall precautions, age-specific care, abuse/neglect recognition, pain management, restraints and seclusion, blood transfusions, and other Joint Commission-required competencies Must pass a medication calculation math test for adults and pediatrics upon arrival before working the floor Basic EKG skills required Proficient oral and written communication skills required DOB and SSN required for consideration Additional Information Responsible for the full nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care Applies age-specific and culturally sensitive considerations when delivering care Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure quality, cost-effective, and efficient care Orientation is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Hospital-provided shared housing is available, with private bedrooms and shared common spaces in male or female units, pets not permitted Traveler coordinates housing arrangements directly with the facility Flight reimbursement provided for economy-level travel to and from the assignment, with detailed flight and luggage receipts required for reimbursement processing Flight itinerary must be submitted one week before the assignment start date Facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but not for departure Facility will provide return transportation upon contract completion, except in cases of policy violations or unexcused absences