American Traveler 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: 12/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, rotating Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 14, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week assignment requiring an active AK RN license, 1 year of experience, and Epic EMR proficiency. Details Medical Surgical unit setting Patient ratio of 1:5 3x12 hour shifts, variable schedule that may include a mix of days, evenings, and nights Floating required within the health system as operationally necessary Requirements Active or pending AK RN license required Minimum 1 year of recent experience required Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS 1 year of Epic EMR experience required Community hospital experience preferred Previous travel experience preferred though not required Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, port access, peripheral line care, and PICC line management Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube care, and oxygen administration GI and GU skills including ostomy care, feeding tube management, and renal failure care Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and telemetry monitoring Wound care/wound vac and IV insulin protocol experience preferred No more than one DUI permitted for consideration Two professional references from the past 2 years required, including at least one supervisor or charge nurse Additional Information Provide direct patient care across Med/Surg, Telemetry, Plastics, and Orthopedics patient populations, including total joint replacement and surgical drain management First-time travelers are accepted for this position Local candidates are not accepted within 60 miles of the facility Previous PeaceHealth employees must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler RTO must be disclosed and approved prior to contract signing, with limits based on offer type Candidates applying with a pending AK license may experience a start date delay of up to 8 weeks while licensure is processed Vaccination status and Epic experience details are collected for facility reporting purposes American Traveler Job ID P-781284. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.