Travel Surgical Services Nurse Manager - $3,516 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bethel, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN - Surgery Nurse Manager for a 26-week travel assignment in Alaska, requiring OR and surgical services management experience along with an active Alaska RN license.

Details

• Surgical Services Department leadership role overseeing the OR, Outpatient Surgical Services, Anesthesia, and PACU
• Manages both clinical and non-clinical staff including OR nurses, anesthesia staff, pre-op providers, and OR support staff
• Coordinates scheduling of visiting specialists for the OR
• Day shift schedule (specific hours to be discussed with manager)
• Cerner EHR used; experience preferred
• 26-week contract

Requirements

• Active Alaska RN license in good standing required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Minimum 2 years of surgical services management experience (surgery center or equivalent) required
• BSN required; MSN or Master's degree in healthcare or Business Administration preferred
• CNOR certification preferred; CSSM certification preferred (or attainment within 6 months)
• Knowledge of AORN Guidelines and Perioperative Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice required
• Knowledge of electronic health record systems required; Cerner preferred
• Knowledge of fiscal management, budgets, reimbursement, coding, and claims processing desired
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsible for fiscal, material, and human resource management of the Surgical Services Department
• Develops and implements clinical outcome measures for quality improvement, cost and complication reduction, and evidence-based practice
• Interprets, implements, and monitors TJC, state, and federal regulations pertaining to department functions
• Must arrive with documentation of required competencies including: IV/Central Line Site Care, Fall Precautions, Age-Specific Competencies, Abuse/Neglect, Pain Management, Restraints and Seclusion, End of Life, Blood Transfusions, and current BLS
• A medication calculation test (adult and pediatric) is administered upon arrival before beginning floor duties
• Orientation is held on Tuesday and Wednesday
• Facility is located in a remote area; hospital-provided housing is available and strongly recommended
• Housing consists of shared units with shared common spaces and private bedrooms; male or female units only; no dogs allowed; traveler coordinates housing directly with the facility
• Flight reimbursement is available (economy class only); detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted to American Traveler for reimbursement processing
• Flight itinerary must be submitted at least one week before start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but not on departure
• Return transportation is provided by the facility at assignment end, except in cases of policy violations, falsification of application, fighting, unexcused absences exceeding three consecutive scheduled workdays, or voluntary removal

American Traveler Job ID #P-710451. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Leadership - Nurse Manager

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