Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Sitka, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Sitka, AK
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 1 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Sitka, Alaska, 99835!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Acute Care)

Location

Sitka, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent, Onsite, Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments across the lifespan and develop individualized plans of care for patients with acute, chronic, and post-operative conditions
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition through appropriate interventions or escalation of care
• Exercise independent nursing judgment in determining appropriate nursing actions, priorities, and when consultation or escalation to a licensed independent provider is required
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and ensure continuity of services
• Accurately and timely document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality and performance improvement activities; maintain required competencies, certifications, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (required at hire for experienced nurses; within 6 months for new graduates)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (required at hire for experienced nurses; within 6 months for new graduates)
• Clinical competency validation required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years; high-risk competency validation required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in an acute care, medical-surgical, or inpatient nursing setting
• Experience working with diverse patient populations and delivering culturally responsive care
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems in a clinical environment

Why Join Us

• Join a mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to serving a unique and underserved community in Southeast Alaska, with a strong commitment to employee professional development and advancement
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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