Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $3,421 per week in Sitka, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma
Location: Sitka, AK
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $3,421 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/12/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Ambulatory Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Join our dedicated healthcare team as an Ambulatory Registered Nurse in an outpatient clinic setting located in Sitka, Alaska. This role is crucial in providing comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to individuals and families across the continuum of care, ensuring high-quality outcomes and patient safety in a fast-paced environment.

The Ambulatory RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, administer medications and treatments, perform clinical procedures, and deliver essential patient education. You will collaborate closely with providers and an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, advocate for patients, and ensure adherence to clinical, regulatory, and infection control standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Implement and evaluate nursing interventions, adjusting care based on patient responses and changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately according to provider orders and organizational policy.
• Exercise independent nursing judgment to determine appropriate actions, interventions, and priorities, escalating care as needed.
• Provide thorough patient and family education regarding care plans, medications, and discharge needs.
• Deliver culturally responsive and patient-centered care, respecting diverse backgrounds and preferences.
• 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.
• Advocate for patients and assist them in navigating the healthcare system effectively.
• Practice within the nursing scope of practice, adhering to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention requirements.
• Participate in quality and performance improvement activities to enhance patient care and clinic operations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork within the clinical setting.
• Provide appropriate guidance and delegation to ancillary staff members.
• Support the orientation, mentoring, and education of staff, students, and peers.
• Float to other departments or assignments as needed to support clinic operations.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Case Management certification.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment and individualized care plan development.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills for independent decision-making and escalation of care.
• Expertise in medication and treatment administration.
• Ability to perform clinical procedures effectively and safely.
• Excellent patient and family education abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive and patient-centered care.
• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) documentation.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for interdisciplinary team coordination.
• Effective advocacy and navigation skills for patients within the healthcare system.
• Adherence to regulatory, safety, and infection prevention standards.
• Commitment to quality improvement and professional development.
• Professionalism, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to provide guidance and delegate tasks appropriately to ancillary staff.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Days per Week: 5
• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• End Time: 5:00 PM
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 2026-10-12
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.