About this opportunity
Cross Country Nurses lists this Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $2,430 per week opportunity in ketchikan, Alaska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Emergency Room (ER) Nurse in Ketchikan, Alaska. This role involves providing acute emergency care within a Level IV Trauma Center serving as a regional referral hub for Southeast Alaska. The position offers a unique opportunity to practice in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, managing a diverse patient population across all age groups.
Job Details
Position Description: Emergency Room RN responsible for managing cardiac, critical care, complex med/surg, psychiatric, and trauma patients independently. Must demonstrate proficiency with IV skills for all ages and telemetry.
Certifications: AK RN license, ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC preferred.
Education Requirements: Active AK RN license or ability to secure licensure.
Location Requirements: Candidates must be willing to work in Alaska; local candidates within 60 miles are not accepted. Pending licenses are acceptable with a start date tentatively set for 11/16/2026, with licensure processing potentially delaying onboarding up to 8 weeks.
Experience: Min 0 years of RN experience required; 2-3 years preferred, including experience managing trauma and cardiac patients.
Schedule: Rotating shifts (day, evening, night) with 12-hour shifts; minimum 36 hours per week, primarily night shifts, with flex scheduling possible.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior Epic Electronic Medical Record experience, pediatric ER experience, and familiarity with ABG analysis.
Responsibilities:
Perform procedures including intubation, managing ventilated patients, arterial line care, trauma assessments, and patient stabilization.
Additional Information: Working in a non-profit Critical Access Hospital serving remote islands, with a 54-bed capacity, and providing emergent care via boat and aircraft. No departmental float in ER, and strict adherence to union and scheduling policies.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Emergency Room
About Cross Country Nurses You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.
Benefits401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Worksite address
ketchikan, AK, 99901, US
Who can apply
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