Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Ketchikan, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Ketchikan, AK
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Ketchikan, AK | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00–19:00)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical unit in an acute care setting
• Administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately using EPIC EMR
• Float within the health system as operationally needed, per unit-specific floating expectations
• Maintain compliance with all required certifications and facility standards throughout the contract

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska; pending Alaska license acceptable
• Washington state license or proof of Washington state license application required at time of submission; candidates should anticipate a start date delay of up to 8 weeks if licensure is pending
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience and minimum 1 year of EPIC EMR experience required
• Must live more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Medical Surgical acute care environment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Ability to adapt to floating assignments across units within the health system

Why Join Us

• Expected schedule of 3x12-hour day shifts offers a consistent and structured work-life balance
• Opportunity to gain valuable travel nursing experience in a unique Alaskan setting with an ASAP start date