Travel Med Surg RN

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bethel, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: Med Surg
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 08/18/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Aug 18, 2026
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• Length: 13 weeks
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• Openings: 3
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Inpatient Med/Surg position in a remote Alaska facility, requiring an active AK RN license and experience with both pediatric and adult patient populations.

Details\n

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• Inpatient Med/Surg unit setting within a hospital environment
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• Patient population spans birth to elderly, including post-surgical, behavioral health, pediatric, and mother/baby patients
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• Variable shift schedule with both day and night shifts available
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• 13-week contract
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Requirements\n

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• Active Alaska (AK) RN license in good standing required
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• Current BLS certification required for the duration of the assignment
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• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required
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• Experience with both pediatric and adult patient populations strongly preferred
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• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training required
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• Proficiency in medication calculations for adult and pediatric patients (math test administered upon arrival)
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• Must have documented competencies in: IV/Central Line site care, fall precautions, age-specific care, abuse/neglect identification, pain management, restraints and seclusion, end of life care, blood transfusions
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• Date of birth (DOB) and Social Security Number (SSN) required for consideration
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• Nursing degree from an NLN-approved institution required
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Additional Information\n

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• Provides comprehensive patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation; reassessments conducted every 24 hours
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• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver quality, cost-effective care
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• Supervises unit secretaries and PCTs in collaboration with the Charge Nurse
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• Applies age-specific considerations and cultural diversity in all patient care delivery
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• Orientation is held on Tuesday and Wednesday
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• This is a remote location in Alaska; hospital-provided housing is available and strongly recommended
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• Housing consists of shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces; male and female units are separate; no dogs allowed; travelers coordinate housing directly with the facility
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• The facility will reimburse economy-class flights to and from the assignment; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted to American Traveler Staffing for reimbursement processing
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• Flight itinerary must be submitted at least one week prior to the start date; the facility will arrange airport pickup for arriving travelers
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American Traveler Job ID #P-735364. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

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