```htmlJob Opportunity – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Alaska
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Alaska
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 4x12 Night Shift, guaranteed 60 hours per two-week period
Highlights:
- 13-week assignment at a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma Center recognized as the best hospital in Alaska
- Work in a progressive stepdown unit with diverse patient populations including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and complex medical-surgical cases
- Innovative Co-Care/Virtual Nursing Model with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios supported by virtual RNs and CNAs
- Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and rapid response teams
- Free parking provided; scrubs supplied by facility
- Opportunity to gain experience with advanced cardiac procedures, high-flow oxygen therapy, BIPAP, and specialized patient populations
Requirements:
- Active Alaska RN license (compact license accepted; pending licenses considered but must be finalized for offer acceptance)
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Experience with 1:4 patient ratios preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Proficiency in cardiac telemetry, vasoactive and cardiac drip management, central line care, BiPAP/CPAP management, and high-flow nasal cannula
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Willingness to float to lower acuity units, renal care, neurology, and medical-surgical units as needed
- Availability to work weekends as scheduled based on staffing needs
- Commitment to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a prestigious Magnet facility known for clinical excellence and innovative care models. This progressive care unit offers exceptional professional development with exposure to approximately 30% cardiac patients (including post-TAVR, MI, pacemaker, and arrhythmia cases), respiratory patients requiring advanced oxygen support, and complex medical-surgical populations. The virtual nursing model provides robust support, allowing bedside nurses to focus on direct patient care while maintaining optimal safety and quality outcomes. With comprehensive interdisciplinary resources and a 36-bed unit serving multiple specialties, you'll advance your critical thinking skills while making a meaningful impact on diverse patient populations in America's last frontier.
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