Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse - $3,038 per week

Overview American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Wrangell, Alaska. Assignment Details Specialty: ED - Emergency Department Discipline: RN Start Date: 07/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Hours per week: 36 Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Position Overview Emergency Department (ED) setting in a hospital environment Night shift, 12-hour shifts 13-week contract Patients of all ages, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations Requires proficiency with emergency procedures such as intubation, arterial line setup, arterial blood gas puncture, thoracentesis, and lavage Requires ability to operate and monitor medical equipment including defibrillators, monitors, EKG machines, ventilators, and chest tube setups Floating to other units as needed Responsibilities Coordinate and perform nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, adapting to routine and emergent situations Independently make clinical decisions during assigned shifts, maintaining full accountability for all actions taken Supervise and delegate to CNAs and Techs as appropriate Carry out medical and nursing care plans in coordination with physicians and other healthcare team members Assist in orientation of new staff, travelers, and students Attend departmental staff meetings and participate as required Comply with facility dress code ACLS, PALS, TNCC/ATCN, and NRP certifications (as applicable to specialty) must be obtained within the first 6 months and maintained bi-annually Requirements Active, full, and unrestricted Alaska (AK) RN license required BLS and PALS required upon hire; ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of hire One year of clinical nursing experience preferred; prior ED experience preferred Flu vaccination required Two fingerprint cards required immediately upon acceptance Competency in recognizing and responding to emergent patient conditions and adverse signs/symptoms Strong oral and written communication skills, including accurate patient data entry and verbal reporting Additional Information Coordinate and perform nursing care procedures for patients of all ages, adapting to routine and emergent situations Independently make clinical decisions during assigned shifts, maintaining full accountability for all actions taken Responsible for proper delegation and supervision of CNAs and Techs Carries out medical and nursing care plans in coordination with physicians and other healthcare team members Assists in orientation of new staff, travelers, and students Expected to attend and participate in at least 50% of departmental staff meetings Must comply with facility dress code Certification requirements (ACLS, PALS, TNCC/ATCN, and NRP as applicable) must be obtained within the first 6 months and maintained bi-annually About American Traveler American Traveler has over 25 years of experience and focuses on providing quality travel nursing opportunities. Our team supports travelers throughout their assignments with 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians. Job ID #P-713206. Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler