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Start Date: ASAP
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 Night Shifts, 13-week assignment
Highlights:
- Work at a prestigious Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 407 staffed beds and Level II Trauma designation
- 2:1 patient ratio across all shifts in a 28-bed ICU with an average daily census of 21
- Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, respiratory services, lift teams, and rapid response teams
- Diverse case mix including medical/surgical cardiac, open heart recovery, neuro intervention, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, trauma, and spinal cord injury
- Advanced technology exposure including IABP, CRRT, Impella, tandem heart, and targeted temperature management
- Free parking and scrubs provided
Requirements:
- Active Alaska RN license (pending licenses accepted for submission, but license must be in hand prior to offer)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required; TNCC preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (local candidates not accepted)
- Hepatitis B vaccination required (titers or declinations not accepted)
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Willingness to work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
- Ability to float to like units as needed
Skills & Competencies:
- Ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
- Hemodynamic monitoring including arterial lines and pulmonary artery catheters
- Vasoactive and cardiac drip titration
- Central line and PICC line management
- Blood product administration and IV insulin protocols
- Management of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction
- Post-cardiac surgery care and neuro post-operative management
- Advanced airway management and ETT suctioning
- Interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This role offers the unique chance to practice at Alaska's premier healthcare facility, recognized for clinical excellence and innovative patient care. You'll work alongside a collaborative team in a well-resourced ICU environment with comprehensive support services and advanced critical care technology. With a manageable patient ratio and exposure to diverse, complex cases, this assignment provides excellent professional development opportunities while experiencing the beauty and adventure of Alaska.
Additional Information:
- 12-hour orientation provided
- Patient populations include adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
- Time off requests must be submitted at time of application and are approved on an individual basis
- Assignment length is 13 weeks with possibility of extension
- Pre-start modules required (non-billable, approximately 16 hours)
- Housing options may be limited; early research recommended
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