Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,309 per week in Anchorage, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Anchorage, AK
Agency: Revolution Healthcare Services
Pay: $2,309 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/28/2026

About the Position

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Start Date: ASAP
Location: Alaska
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 Night Shift, 60 guaranteed hours per two-week period

Highlights:

• 13-week travel assignment in a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility recognized as the best hospital in Alaska by U.S. News & World Report
• Progressive care stepdown unit with diverse patient populations including cardiac (30%), respiratory, neuro, and complex medical-surgical cases
• Innovative Co-Care/Virtual Nursing Model with 1:4 patient ratios and comprehensive interdisciplinary support
• Epic charting system with 12 hours of orientation provided
• May float to lower acuity units including renal care, neuro, and medical-surgical as needed
• Free parking and scrubs provided

Requirements:

• Active Alaska RN license required (pending license accepted for initial submission, but license must be in hand for final offer)
• Minimum 1 year of progressive care, stepdown, or telemetry nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with 1:4 patient ratios and Epic charting system strongly preferred
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry, vasoactive drip management, high flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and complex patient care
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Two professional references covering one year of experience within the last three years
• Commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)

Patient Population:

• Cardiac patients including CHF, MI, post-TAVR, pacemaker management, arrhythmias, and acute coronary syndrome
• Respiratory patients with COVID, influenza, COPD/asthma exacerbations, tracheostomy care, and chronic ventilator needs
• Neurological and renal overflow patients
• Complex medical-surgical cases requiring enhanced monitoring including ETOH withdrawal and GI bleeding

Unit Details:

• 36-bed stepdown unit utilizing an innovative Co-Care/Virtual Nursing Model
• Each patient supported by a bedside RN (1:4 ratio), virtual RN, and CNA (1:6 ratio)
• Virtual nurses provide remote support for admissions, discharges, education, care planning, and safety rounds
• Comprehensive support services including IV teams, respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, pharmacy, lift teams, and rapid response teams
• State-of-the-art equipment including Philips monitors and Massimo Capnography

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a nationally recognized Magnet facility offering cutting-edge care in America's last frontier. This progressive care unit provides exceptional professional development opportunities through diverse patient populations and an innovative virtual nursing model that enhances bedside care delivery. Experience Alaska while advancing your critical care skills in a supportive, team-oriented environment with guaranteed hours and comprehensive clinical support.

Additional Information:

• First-time travelers accepted
• Weekend coverage required and may be more frequent than every other weekend based on staffing needs
• Time off requests must be submitted at time of application and are approved on an individual basis
• Guaranteed 60 hours per two-week period (may be called off for one 12-hour shift per pay period)
• No block scheduling accommodations available

Requirements

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