Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Sitka, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Emergency Room, Alaska. The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients of all ages, including assessment, treatment, education, documentation, and care coordination. The role requires independent clinical judgment, calm decision-making in emergent situations, and effective collaboration with the healthcare team.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Valid, current, full, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska.
- Minimum of one year of Emergency Department experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
- Education meeting the requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Additional Information:
- Provides nursing assessment, care planning, interventions, reassessment, discharge planning, and accurate clinical documentation.
- Cares for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with routine, complex, multisystem, and emergent conditions.
- Recognizes changes in patient status and initiates appropriate emergency interventions, including life-saving procedures within the scope of practice.
- Administers age-appropriate medications and therapeutics while applying infection-control measures and established nursing standards.
- Coordinates care with physicians and other healthcare professionals and communicates patient findings, needs, and progress effectively.
- Provides patient and family education regarding treatments, procedures, disease processes, coping strategies, and discharge instructions.
- Operates and monitors basic medical equipment and assists with specialty emergency procedures as appropriate.
- Maintains patient confidentiality, completes required training and competency assessments, and supports the orientation of new staff and students.
- May provide leadership, delegation, supervision, and assignment support for nursing assistants and technicians.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) or equivalent trauma certification, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification may be required based on specialty area within the first six months and maintained thereafter.
- Two fingerprint cards are required upon acceptance.
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 #1345847. 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus