Job Details

1. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.

2. Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.

3. Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.

4. Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.

5. Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center is a Critical Access Hopsital Serving as a Regional Referral Center for SE Alaska. We serve Ketchikan and several surrounding Alaska islands that are isolated with minimal healthcare services available. Patients present via fast boat and fixed wing aircraft from surrounding islands for emergent care. Ketchikan is the first port for Alaskan Crusies departing from Seattle. The tourist industry is strong from April through September adding an additional volume to the ED. I you are looking for an adventure in beautiful Alaska please join us.

Requirements

BLS, ACLS

Critical Access Unit

2 years ER

AK license

EPIC exp

NRP, TNCC, ENPC

Preferred Requirements

travel exp

Ketchikan Medical Center

Nurse may be required to float between Obstetrics and Regional Infusion Center units as requested/required and maintain competencies for both units.

Nurse may float and as as a House Supervisor.

Nurse may be required to float between Operating Room/Perioperative Services and the Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) Clinic as requested/required and maintain competencies for both units.

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

Competitive pay rates

Free, quality, private housing

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) and Flex Spending

Life Insurance

Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage

Free Continuing Education

Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Facility Overview

Beautifully situated on an inlet among the islands of southern Alaska, Ketchikan peers up at snow-capped mountains teeming with wildlife. Along the town's boardwalk (called one of the best in the U.S. by USA Today) you'll find restaurants, museums, galleries and gift shops buzzing with residents and tourists alike. Sport fishing, the annual Hummingbird Festival, and float plane tours are among the many other attractions.

Weekly Pay

$1,984-$2,186/Weekly Pay*