Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Travel) in Kodiak, Alaska. Start date 07/20/2026 for a 13-week assignment in an acute care hospital setting. Weekly pay range: $1,891-$1,942 per week. Guaranteed hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks. Shift: 3x12-hour rotating (days or nights; may be limited to Days or Nights depending on facility needs at start). This travel assignment provides housing and a vehicle for traveler use.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,891-$1,942 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour rotating (days or nights)
- Start date: 07/20/2026
- Housing and a rental vehicle provided for the assignment
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to adult and geriatric medical-surgical patients, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation.
- Administer medications, intravenous therapies, blood products, and manage central lines as assigned; monitor for adverse reactions.
- Operate telemetry equipment, interpret dysrhythmias, respond to alarms, and implement appropriate interventions per protocol.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, therapists, pharmacists, unit secretaries) to optimize patient outcomes and coordinate discharge planning.
- Maintain charting in Epic, ensure accurate and timely documentation, and uphold patient safety and infection control standards.
- May float within scope to support unit needs and ensure continuity of care; weekend coverage is required.
Requirements
- Active Alaska Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission; if no license in hand, screening will occur.
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of Med Surg/Telemetry experience.
- Epic charting experience required.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program; ability to practice in the listed unit/setting.
- Vaccinations: Hepatitis B vaccines required (titers not accepted).
- Valid state license (pending licenses not accepted); references required (2).
- Must be willing to work weekends; candidates will be scheduled for 3x12 shifts and may be required to work some holidays.
- Locals: not accepted; candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility.
- Travel compliance: able to provide documentation as requested; return-to-staff policies apply.
Benefits and Support
- Housing provided (typically 1-bedroom unit) and a rental vehicle for traveler use
- Vehicle use with defined terms and safety requirements
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing and dedicated assignment support
- Extension opportunities and nationwide travel listings
- References and onboarding requirements supported throughout the process
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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