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 Clinical Resource

Location

Sitka, AK | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent | Days | Onsite

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 with appropriate interventions or escalation of care
• Apply independent nursing judgment and critical thinking consistent with the Alaska Board of Nursing scope of practice, including determining priorities, interventions, and when provider consultation is required
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care, facilitate referrals, and ensure continuity of services
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Participate in quality and performance improvement activities; provide guidance, delegation, and mentoring to ancillary staff and peers as needed

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 required at time of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association required (experienced nurses must provide evidence at time of hire; new graduates must obtain within 6 months)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association required (experienced nurses must provide evidence at time of hire; new graduates must obtain within 6 months)
• High-Risk Competency validation required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter; Clinical Competency Assessment required within 3 months and every 3 years

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a Medical-Surgical or acute care inpatient setting
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems
• Experience managing fluctuating patient acuity and floating to multiple care areas
• Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally responsive, patient-centered care

Why Join Us

• This is a rewarding permanent opportunity to serve a unique patient population in Southeast Alaska, with a strong organizational commitment to employee professional development and advancement
• Generous benefits package including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, 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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