Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Juneau, AK

Key Responsibilities Perform initial triage and comprehensive assessments for patients of all ages presenting for urgent care services, including history of present illness, vital signs, immunization status, and preventative health needs. Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state (direct hire candidates must have applied for an Alaska nursing license prior to start date; agency staff must hold an active Alaska license).

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Urgent Care

Location

Juneau, AK | Urgent Care

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent | Rotating shifts including days and weekends (40 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial triage and comprehensive assessments for patients of all ages presenting for urgent care services, including history of present illness, vital signs, immunization status, and preventative health needs
• Administer therapeutic measures including medications (oral, topical, IM, SQ, intradermal, and IV push/infusion); initiate, maintain, monitor, and discontinue IV access and therapy
• Document assessments, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, and patient education accurately in the EMR system; evaluate and document patient comprehension
• Coordinate patient referrals, track referral progress and outcomes, proactively identify delays or obstacles to care, and serve as a primary link for case managers and referral coordinators
• Maintain a clean, safe, and adequately stocked work environment; adhere to infection control policies and report safety hazards immediately
• Respond to emergency situations in a triage role and may serve as vaccine coordinator or secondary vaccine coordinator for the clinic

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; eligible to sit for the NCLEX
• Current, full, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Alaska or another U.S. state (direct hire candidates must have applied for an Alaska nursing license prior to start date; agency staff must hold an active Alaska license)
• Minimum of 2 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an ambulatory or urgent care clinic setting
• Clinical Competency Assessment required within 3 months of hire and every three years thereafter
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (preferred at time of hire)
• Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and accurate patient data documentation
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Experience providing patient care across diverse populations and age groups

Why Join Us

• This is a permanent opportunity with a mission-driven, non-profit health organization dedicated to serving the residents of Southeast Alaska, offering a fulfilling career with a strong focus on employee development
• Generous benefits package including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage