ER RN

Company:Arc Health, PBC.

Profession/Specialty:RN

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens

Pay Range:$3,600.00 - $4,500.00 per week

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Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Travel Emergency Room RN to provide high‑quality patient care across Alaska’s unique and diverse healthcare settings. This role offers the opportunity to work in both larger hospitals and small rural/tribal facilities, where strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and independence are essential. Travel nurses in Alaska experience a blend of adventure, culture, and meaningful community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Perform rapid and accurate assessment of patients experiencing medical and trauma emergencies
Provide triage, stabilization, and emergency interventions according to facility protocols
Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to initiate and manage patient care plans
Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and emergency treatments
Operate and interpret emergency equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ventilators, and EKGs
Respond to trauma, cardiac, respiratory, stroke, and behavioral health emergencies
Maintain clear and timely documentation using the facility’s EMR
Support patients and families through education and communication
Float to related units as needed (depends on facility)

Required Qualifications

Active RN license (Alaska RN license or ability to obtain before start date)
1–2+ years of recent ER nursing experience
Certifications:
- BLS (required)
- ACLS (required)
- PALS (required)
- TNCC (strongly preferred)
Proficiency in emergency nursing, trauma response, and critical decision‑making
Ability to work independently in fast‑paced or low‑resource environments
Experience with EMR systems

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About Arc Health

Arc Health is a leading locum tenens staffing company dedicated to providing equitable, highquality healthcare in underserved and rural communities. We empower medical professionals to bring transformative care to regions where it is most needed, ensuring health equity through a mission-driven approach.

Community Information - Ketchikan Indian Community

Ketchikan, Alaska, nestled along the southeastern panhandle, is a picturesque coastal town renowned for its stunning natural beauty and rich Native American heritage. Surrounded by lush forests and bordered by the Tongass Narrows, Ketchikan is a gateway to the Inside Passage, a scenic coastal route. The town is renowned for its vibrant totem pole collections, showcasing the artistic expressions of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian tribes. With a maritime climate, Ketchikan experiences abundant rainfall, fostering a lush environment. The historic Creek Street, a boardwalk along Ketchikan Creek, adds charm to the town, featuring colorful buildings and unique shops. As a hub for cruise ship tourism, Ketchikan offers visitors a chance to explore Alaska's wilderness, engage with local cultures, and appreciate the region's rugged, yet captivating, landscapes.

Challenges of this position: Isolation, remote, temperate maritime climate, limited specialty services, short staffed, cost of living, travel limitations

Benefits: Unique and beautiful location, cultural richness, high demand for providers, variety of medical cases, adventure, lower cost of living than Anchorage or Juneau.

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