Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Medical Surgical Floor nursing position; location is not specified in the provided information. The role provides care for adolescent, infant, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in a 16-bed unit with a typical patient ratio of five. The assignment requires rotating 12-hour shifts and experience with the Electronic Health Record system, including at least one year of Epic experience.

Job Details Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shifts scheduled three times weekly, with a variable mix of days, evenings, and nights; 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: At least one year of relevant experience. Alaska license required; pending license accepted. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required. At least one year of Epic experience required.

Preferred Qualifications: Community hospital experience preferred.

Additional Information: Patient ratio is approximately five patients per clinician. Patient population includes adolescents, infants, adults, pediatric patients, and geriatric patients. Common patient conditions include congestive heart failure, orthopedic conditions, diabetes mellitus, urinary tract infections, hypertension, pneumonia, gastrointestinal bleeding, renal failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pancreatitis, altered mental status, and bowel obstruction. Clinical responsibilities may include wound and dressing changes, wound vacuum management, chest tube care, feeding tube care, colostomy and ileostomy care, continuous bladder irrigation, blood product administration, noninvasive airway management, oxygen administration, telemetry monitoring, intravenous therapy, phlebotomy, peripheral and peripherally inserted central catheter care, insulin protocols, dysrhythmia interpretation, isolation precautions, and rapid response participation. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, and pharmacy. First-time travelers are accepted.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1345610. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus