Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care - Travel - (PCU RN)
StartDate: 9/7/2026
Available Shifts: 12 N
Pay Rate: $2041.00 - $2146.00
Travel Medical Observation Unit / PCU RN jobs at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska place you in a 250-bed community hospital. The facility offers acute care services and advanced patient monitoring with EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Anchorage is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and is home to the Alaska Native Heritage Center, where you can explore local culture and history. The city also features the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, a scenic route for biking and walking.
You will care for patients requiring close observation, assess vital signs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe transitions. Required qualifications include a current Alaska or Compact RN license, at least one year of recent PCU or medical observation unit experience, and proficiency with EMR systems. Recommended skills include strong clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork.
AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Medical Observation Unit / PCU RN assignment at Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PCU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN-AK(Copy needed)
Certifications: ACLS-AHA; BLS-AHA
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year
Preferred Qualifications
EPIC
About the FacilitySince opening its doors in 1963, this 250-bed hospital has offered a broad spectrum of health services for patients in Anchorage, Alaska and the surrounding region. A proud member of the Hospital Corporation of America and consistently accredited by The Joint Commission, it is the only non-military hospital in the state of Alaska with its own landing strip, allowing the hospital’s Life Flight Air Ambulance to transport critical care patients. These dedicated healthcare professionals take pride in their ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare in Alaska.
Facility LocationGlacier cruises, white water rafting, wildlife excursions—these are just some of the exciting outdoor pursuits that travelers enjoy when they work in Anchorage. Surrounded by dramatic glaciers, majestic mountains and an abundance of wildlife, this region of Alaska offers a slice of untamed wilderness and excellent travel health care opportunities.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
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Competitive pay rates
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Free, quality, private housing
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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401(k) and Flex Spending
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Life Insurance
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Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
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Free Continuing Education
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Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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