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Start Date: ASAP
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 Variable shifts, weekend coverage required
Highlights:
- 13-week travel assignment at a prestigious 407-bed Magnet-designated acute care facility
- Level II Trauma Center recognized as the best hospital in Alaska by U.S. News & World Report
- Patient ratio of 2:1 across all shifts in a 27-bed ICU with an average daily census of 21
- Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and lift teams
- Diverse case mix including medical/surgical cardiac, open heart recovery, neuro intervention, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, trauma, and spinal cord injury
- 12 hours of orientation provided; free parking available
Requirements:
- Active Alaska RN license (pending licenses accepted for submission, but license must be in hand for offer)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
- Epic charting experience required
- Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line management, central line care, vasoactive drip titration, and care of ventilated patients
- Experience with specialized equipment such as IABP, CRRT, Impella, and continuous IV sedation
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (local candidates not accepted)
- Willingness to work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
- Hepatitis B vaccination required (titers or declinations not accepted)
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a nationally recognized Magnet facility offering advanced critical care in Alaska's premier healthcare setting. This role provides exposure to a wide variety of complex patient populations, from post-cardiac surgery to traumatic brain injury, supported by a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Experience professional growth while working in a dynamic ICU environment equipped with cutting-edge technology and comprehensive clinical resources.
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