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

Key Responsibilities Perform initial triage and comprehensive assessments for urgent care patients of all ages, including history of present illness, vital signs, immunization status, and preventative health needs; provide telephone triage and self-care advice as needed. Administer therapeutic measures and medications via oral, topical, IM, SQ, intradermal, and IV routes; initiate and maintain IV access; operate and monitor specialized equipment per provider orders and standing orders.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Urgent Care

Location

Juneau, AK

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time, Direct Hire | Rotating Days and Weekends (40 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform initial triage and comprehensive assessments for urgent care patients of all ages, including history of present illness, vital signs, immunization status, and preventative health needs; provide telephone triage and self-care advice as needed.
• Administer therapeutic measures and medications via oral, topical, IM, SQ, intradermal, and IV routes; initiate and maintain IV access; operate and monitor specialized equipment per provider orders and standing orders.
• Accurately document assessments, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures, and patient education in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• 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; report defective equipment and safety hazards immediately.
• Participate in department improvement efforts, continued clinical team development, and respond to emergency situations as part of the triage team.

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; must have applied for an Alaska nursing license prior to start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 year in an ambulatory or urgent care clinic setting.
• Clinical Competency Assessment and High Risk Competency completion required within 3 months of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems for accurate patient data entry and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to apply theory-based nursing practice models, evidence-based practices, and shared governance in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Why Join Us

• This role offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful, community-focused healthcare in a unique and scenic Alaskan setting, supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• 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.