What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med/Surg position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 21, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an outpatient travel position in Alaska, requiring an active AK RN license and a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
Details
- Outpatient setting providing ambulatory care and floor nursing
- Patient population spans all ages, from birth to elderly
- Procedures include EKG and cystoscopy as appropriate to the position
- Monday through Friday schedule
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active Alaska RN license in good standing required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Current BLS required for the duration of the assignment
- ACLS, PALS, NRP, and ATT certifications required
- Graduation from an NLN-accredited nursing program required
- Basic EKG skills required
- DOB and SSN required for consideration
- Proficient oral and written communication skills required
- Ability to perform medication calculations for adult and pediatric patients (math test administered upon arrival)
Additional Information
- Responsible for patient care delivery through the full nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Supervises unit secretaries and PCTs in collaboration with the Charge Nurse
- Nurses must arrive with documentation of the following competencies: IV/Central Line Site Care, Fall Precautions, Age-Specific Competencies, Abuse/Neglect, Pain Management, Blood Transfusions, and BLS currency
- Orientation is held on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Hospital housing is available and is the recommended option given the remote location — shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces; male or female units only; no dogs allowed; traveler coordinates directly with the facility
- The facility will reimburse economy-level flights to and from the assignment; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted to American Traveler for reimbursement processing
- Flight itinerary must be submitted one week prior to the start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival only
- COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this position