Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Wrangell, Alaska. This position is ideal for an RN with strong emergency nursing skills who is comfortable assessing, prioritizing, and treating patients with a wide range of urgent and potentially life-threatening medical conditions. The ER RN will work closely with emergency physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, laboratory staff, imaging teams, and other healthcare professionals to provide rapid, safe, and effective patient care. Candidates must hold an active, current, unrestricted Alaska RN license and should have recent Emergency Department experience. Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Perform rapid and comprehensive patient assessments. Triage patients according to clinical urgency and acuity. Recognize signs of deterioration and initiate appropriate emergency interventions. Monitor cardiac rhythm, vital signs, respiratory status, neurological status, and other clinical indicators. Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and emergency treatments according to provider orders. Establish and maintain peripheral IV access. Assist physicians during emergency procedures. Provide care for patients experiencing trauma, cardiac events, respiratory emergencies, neurological emergencies, infections, and other acute conditions. Support resuscitation efforts during codes and other life-threatening emergencies. Prepare patients for transfer, admission, or discharge. Provide patient and family education regarding treatment, medications, follow-up, and discharge instructions. Coordinate care with inpatient units and outside facilities when patient transfer is required. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using Cerner . Follow emergency department safety, infection-control, and regulatory standards. Participate in clinical handoffs and interdisciplinary communication. Maintain patient confidentiality and professional standards at all times.

Required Qualifications Candidates must have:

Active, current, full, and unrestricted Alaska Registered Nurse license Strong Emergency Room / Emergency Department nursing skills Recent acute-care nursing experience Ability to rapidly assess and prioritize patients Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced emergency environment Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills Experience At least 1 year of clinical RN experience is preferred Previous Emergency Department experience is strongly preferred Candidates must demonstrate strong ER nursing competencies Emergency Nursing Skills Strong candidates should be comfortable with: Emergency triage Rapid patient assessment Trauma care Cardiac emergencies Neurological emergencies Respiratory distress Sepsis Acute pain management IV therapy Cardiac monitoring Emergency medication administration Code response Patient stabilization Transfer coordination Emergency documentation Certifications The source requisition references several specialty credentials. Relevant emergency nursing certifications may include: TNCC

• Trauma Nursing Core Course ENPC
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course CPI
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention ASLS
• Advanced Stroke Life Support Additional certifications should be maintained if specifically required by the facility.

Because the original requisition also lists credentials that may apply to other specialties, candidates should verify the exact certification requirements before submission. Preferred Qualifications Strong candidates may also have: Trauma nursing experience Rural or critical-access hospital experience Previous travel nursing experience Pediatric emergency experience Stroke-care experience Behavioral health emergency experience Cerner EMR experience Experience working with limited onsite specialty resources Experience coordinating interfacility transfers EMR Experience Cerner is used for clinical documentation.

Candidates should be comfortable with:

Patient assessments Medication administration documentation Emergency nursing documentation Provider orders Results review Clinical handoffs Discharge documentation Schedule Requirements Night Shift Three 12-hour shifts per week 36 hours per week Exact shift start and end times may vary based on department scheduling. Weekend and holiday coverage may be required based on staffing needs. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced Emergency Room RN who can remain calm and make sound clinical decisions in rapidly changing situations. You should be comfortable managing multiple patients with varying levels of acuity, recognizing emergencies quickly, and collaborating effectively with physicians and other clinical professionals. This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as an: Emergency Room RN Emergency Department RN ER Nurse ED Nurse Trauma RN Acute Care RN Travel ER RN Rural Emergency RN Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.