Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,123 per week in Anchorage, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit
Location: Anchorage, AK
Agency: Mindlance Health
Pay: $2,123 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 7/20/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Anchorage, Alaska, 99508!

ID: 78277606 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30) Description: PCU RNLicense pending ok. Must be able to complete AK RN license application within 48 hours of signing (including submitting FPs, app fee, license application submittal).Must have AK RN license in hand for Auto Offer.Assignment Length - 13 WeeksStart : 3x12 Night Shift Years of Experience: 1First Timers Accepted: YesCerts REQ: BLS, ACLS, NIHSSSkills REQ: Per UDIs on-call REQ: NoWeekend coverage could be more frequent than every other and is subject to staffing needs. Will clinician float within scope to meet facility needs?: Yes- Lower acuity units, renal care, neuro, MSOpen to accommodating block schedule?: NoLocals Accepted: No - Candidates perm address must be at least 50 miles from facilityPending License Accepted: Yes, but must have license in hand for Auto OfferRTO Restrictions: Time off approved on an individual basis upon offer. All RTO must be included in submittalGuaranteed Hours: 60 Hours per 2 weeks - Traveler can be called off for 1, 12-hour shift per 2 weeksUNIT INFORMATIONStepdown unit from ICU with a wide variety of patient populations serving multiple disciplines. Co-Care/Virtual Nursing Model is utilized on this unit. For every patient there is 1 bedside RN, a Virtual RN, and 1 CNA. Beside RN 1:4CNA patient ratios are 1:6The virtual nurse works remotely and assists patient with admission, discharge, rounding, education, plans of care, and safety rounds.Must has AK RN license in hand for Auto Offer.30% of patient population are cardiac in nature. CHF, MI, S/p TAVR, MVR patients, Pacemaker patients, Cardiac arrythmia patients, Drug load patients, Angiovac, ACS patients, etc.Respiratory patients including COVID, FLU, COPD and Asthma exacerbations, Trach patients (>24h since placement), chronic home ventilators. Able to do high flow NC and BIPAP.Overflow for Neuro patients, Renal patients.Complicated medical surgical patients requiring higher level of monitoring. (ETOH WD, GIB, etc.)FACILITY INFORMATIONType of Facility: Acute HospitalMagnet/Teaching/Level Trauma: Magnet Facility, Level II Trauma, USNWR Best Hospital in AlaskaTotal Staffed Beds: 407Scrub Color: ProvidedCharting: EpicParking Cost: Parking is free Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Jordan Hinojos Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Unknown Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 1 Patient Ratio Experience : 4 Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSSSkills : BiPAP/CPAP management, Blood Product Administration, Cardiac Telemetry*, Central line care/management, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)*, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident), Epidural analgesia*, Feeding tube care and management, Heparin Protocols, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols*, Manage Cardiac drips- no titration, Manage Vasoactive drips-no titration, Management of dysrhythmias, MS/Tele*, Nasal Cannula, Neuro Stepdown*, Non-invasive airway management, Ortho trauma*, Oxygen administration, Oxygen tanks, Pacemakers/Temporary/Permanent*, PCA, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Peripheral nerve block catheters*, Phlebotomy*, PICC line management, Post Cardiac Angiogram*, Post MI*, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath*, Pre/Post Cardiac Surgery*, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management*, Pre/Post neurosurgery*, Renal failure, Seizure disorders, Spinal cord injury*, Starting and maintaining IVs, Substance Withdrawal*, Surgical drains*, Telemetry, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Telemetry - remote monitoring, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips*, Titration of Insulin drips*, Total joint replacement*, Tracheostomy care/management, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)*, Traumatic Brain injury*, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Wound Care/Wound Vac Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 4 Patient Ratios Nights : 4 Patient Ratios Weekends : 4 Float Required : Lower acuity units, renal care, neuro, MS Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 12 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 36 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : 36 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Lift Teams, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : 30% of patient population are cardiac in nature. CHF, MI, S/p TAVR, MVR patients, Pacemaker patients, Cardiac arrythmia patients, Drug load patients, Angiovac, ACS patients, etc.Respiratory patients including COVID, FLU, COPD and Asthma exacerbations, Trach patients (>24h since placement), chronic home ventilators. Able to do high flow NC and BIPAP.Overflow for Neuro patients, Renal patients.Complicated medical surgical patients requiring higher level of monitoring. (ETOH WD, GIB, etc.) Special Procedures/Unit Details : Stepdown unit from ICU with a wide variety of patient populations serving multiple disciplines. Co-Care/Virtual Nursing Model is utilized on this unit. For every patient there is 1 bedside RN, a Virtual RN, and 1 CNA. Beside RN 1:4 CNA patient ratios are 1:6The virtual nurse works remotely and assists patient with admission, discharge, rounding, education, plans of care, and safety rounds.Must has AK RN license in hand for Auto Offer. Special Equipment : Philips Monitors in each roomMassimo CapnographySafe Patient Handling Equipment #Tier3 Travel Compliance SSN DOB RTO must be included at time of the submission Holidays: traveler must be willing to work 2 out of the 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year Can only submit to 1 location within the region (PAMC, Seward, Valdez, Saint Elias Specialty Hospital, and Kodiak) Valid State License (Allowed to submit with a pending license, takes 10-12 weeks) Mile Radius Rule Applies ( must be 50 miles from facility) References Required No Locals Accepted Candidates will float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals near by Copy of Certifications Specific Charting Exp. (Epic) Return Staff Policy: Permanent staff must be separated from Providence for a minimum of 3 months to return as a traveler. Travelers can only work for a maximum of 1 calendar year in their assignment. Travelers are then required to take a minimum of a 6-month break before returning for another traveler assignment at the same facility. Facility only accepts Hep B vaccines and will not take titers or declination References Required: 2 References covering 1 year (6 months for CNA s) within the last 3 years during the compliance process and prior to start. Can include Charge RNs/Lead If required for the assignment, Client agrees to supply Providers with communication devices (i.e. cell phone, pager, etc.) needed to perform the duties as assigned at no cost to Provider or Agency. If Client does not provide a mobile phone required for the assignment, Client agrees to pay Agency monthly, for all work-related cell phone use by each Provider, up to a maximum amount of $50.00 as invoiced by Agency. Providers will be responsible for submitting monthly cell phone bill directly to Agency. Housing: Please have your traveler look into housing options in the area, as options may be limited Modules: Modules are non-billable, average 16 hours spent. Over 20 hours requires PM approval Modules are completed pre-start, and annually Time spent on modules is self-reported, completion is recorded in Workramp transcripts Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceSSNDOBRTO must be included at time of the submissionHolidays: traveler must be willing to work 2 out of the 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New YearCan only submit to 1 location within the region (PAMC, Seward, Valdez, Saint Elias Specialty Hospital, and Kodiak)Valid State License (Allowed to submit with a pending license, takes 10-12 weeks)Mile Radius Rule Applies ( must be 50 miles from facility)References RequiredNo Locals AcceptedCandidates will float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals near byCopy of CertificationsSpecific Charting Exp. (Epic)Return Staff Policy: Permanent staff must be separated from Providence for a minimum of 3 months to return as a traveler.Travelers can only work for a maximum of 1 calendar year in their assignment. Travelers are then required to take a minimum of a 6-month break before returning for another traveler assignment at the same facility.Facility only accepts Hep B vaccines and will not take titers or declinationReferences Required: 2 References covering 1 year (6 months for CNA s) within the last 3 years during the compliance process and prior to start. Can include Charge RNs/LeadIf required for the assignment, Client agrees to supply Providers with communication devices (i.e. cell phone, pager, etc.) needed to perform the duties as assigned at no cost to Provider or Agency. If Client does not provide a mobile phone required for the assignment, Client agrees to pay Agency monthly, for all work-related cell phone use by each Provider, up to a maximum amount of $50.00 as invoiced by Agency. Providers will be responsible for submitting monthly cell phone bill directly to Agency.Housing: Please have your traveler look into housing options in the area, as options may be are non-billable, average 16 hours spent. Over 20 hours requires PM approvalModules are completed pre-start, and annuallyTime spent on modules is self-reported, completion is recorded in Workramp transcripts Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

About Mindlance Health

Mindlance Health is one of the fastest-growing US staffing firm for 9 consecutive years. We focus on Nursing, Allied Health, and Healthcare IT staffing. We are a firm that advocates for mindfulness, balance, inclusion and diversity in the work and in the services that we do.

 
With our proven track record and as a recognized leader and innovator in the healthcare staffing industry, we are able to partner with top-tier hospitals and medical institutions nationwide, helping you land a solid and thriving career every time.

 
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Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• PCU RN Skills Checklist
• Stepdown/PCU Exam

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