About this opportunity
PeaceHealth lists this RN - Emergency Department in beautiful Ketchikan, AK opportunity in ketchikan, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Emergency Department RN
Ketchikan, Alaska
Trade Your Commute for Adventure
Imagine ending your shift and stepping into a world of rugged mountains, pristine waterways, world-class fishing, and unforgettable wildlife. In Ketchikan, Alaska, your nursing career becomes more than a job. It becomes an experience.
Whether you're looking for a permanent career move or a temporary opportunity to experience life in Alaska during the summer or fall, this is your chance to work where others vacation.
Known as the Salmon Capital of the World , Ketchikan offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, rich Indigenous culture, and a welcoming small-town community. Located just a 90-minute flight from Seattle, Southeast Alaska provides the perfect balance of accessibility and escape.
Why Ketchikan?
If you love the outdoors, you'll find endless opportunities for:
World-class fishing and boating
Hiking through breathtaking rainforest trails
Wildlife viewing, including eagles, whales, bears, and salmon runs
Kayaking and exploring Alaska's stunning coastline
Immersing yourself in local art, culture, and community events
This is the ideal opportunity for nurses seeking a lifestyle that combines meaningful work with extraordinary experiences.
Why PeaceHealth?
For more than 100 years, PeaceHealth has proudly served Southeast Alaska. PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital providing:
Comprehensive emergency and trauma care
Outpatient services
Home health services
A 29-bed long-term care facility
Primary and specialty care across Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island
Our Level IV Trauma Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, caring for patients across a diverse range of medical needs. As an ED nurse, you'll gain invaluable experience while working alongside a skilled, collaborative, and supportive clinical team.
What We Offer
Competitive pay: $44.77 - $71.09 per hour , depending on experience
Shift differentials
Generous housing stipend for temporary assignments
Hiring bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates relocating more than 50 miles
Exceptional PeaceHealth benefits package
Opportunities to expand your emergency nursing skills in a unique rural and trauma-care environment
Your Impact
As an Emergency Department RN, you'll provide professional nursing care in a fast-paced environment where every shift brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference.
You’ll:
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
Document patient care accurately and efficiently
Delegate and coordinate care appropriately
Support patients and families through critical healthcare moments
Participate in quality, safety, and infection prevention initiatives
Continuously develop your clinical expertise
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Current RN licensure
Current BLS certification upon hire
Strong IV skills across all age groups
Computer charting proficiency
Preferred Qualifications
BSN
Specialty certification
At least one year of emergency nursing experience
ABG experience
Telemetry experience
CEN certification
Clinical Experience
Successful candidates will be comfortable managing:
Cardiac emergencies
Critical care patients
Complex medical-surgical cases
Psychiatric emergencies
Multiple-trauma patients
Patients across all age groups
This role is ideal for nurses who thrive in a dynamic environment, think critically under pressure, and enjoy the variety and autonomy that emergency nursing provides.
Join a Team That Makes a Difference
If you're ready to grow your emergency nursing career while experiencing one of the most spectacular places in North America, we'd love to connect with you.
Bring your skills. Build your experience. Live the Alaska adventure.
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Worksite address
ketchikan, AK, 99901, US
Who can apply
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