Nurse Extern Medical Unit PRN at HCA Healthcare Anchorage, AK

Overview

Nurse Extern Medical Unit PRN job at HCA Healthcare. Anchorage, AK.

Looking for candidates who are currently in nursing school. Spring 2026 or later graduates are welcome to apply. Position requires applicants to have passed the Nursing Foundations Course.

Introduction: Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Nurse Extern? At Alaska Regional Hospital, you come first. Alaska Regional Hospital is part of the HCA Healthcare network and supports team members with various programs.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Nurse Extern, you will be a valued part of the nursing team, gaining hands-on experience as you explore the full scope of the Registered Nurse role. You will help deliver safe, compassionate care that improves patientslives while building the skills and confidence to take on more advanced responsibilities as you progress through your nursing program.

Your responsibilities will include

• Providing essential care for patients by helping with activities of daily living (ADLs), checking vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring comfort and hygiene
• Performing nursing tasks such as wound care, catheter care, collecting specimens, and other basic procedures as you gain experience
• Documenting care accurately and communicating timely updates with the nursing team to keep patient care seamless and coordinated
• Helping patients and families understand their care plans and offering guidance for their health and recovery
• Keeping patient areas clean and safe by following infection prevention practices, managing equipment, and maintaining an organized environment
• Engaging in learning opportunities, sharing ideas to improve care, and partnering with your supervisor or preceptor to build your personal career development plan

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Currently in nursing school and have completed the Nursing Foundations Course

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that may include low copays and telemedicine services
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts
• Auto, home, and identity theft protections; legal counseling; long-term care coverage; moving assistance
• Employee stock purchase plan with employee discounts
• Fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Retirement planning and savings programs, including 401(k) with company match
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Paid time off and family leave; short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program and other wellbeing resources
• Employee discounts and other programs

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.