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Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg Contract in Cordova, Alaska

Join a collaborative nursing team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Cordova, Alaska, providing emergency room and medical-surgical patient care on 12-hour night shifts. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to serve a close-knit coastal community surrounded by hiking trails, fishing, winter recreation, and the natural beauty of Southeast Alaska.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room (ER) / Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Registered Nurse
• Setting: On-site hospital assignment with float coverage
• Location: Cordova, Alaska
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: Training begins December 3, 2026; regular floor assignment begins December 10, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 4, 2027
• Position Type: Travel nursing contract
• Housing: Furnished housing support is available, subject to availability

Emergency Room RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Alaska
• At least 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical and/or Emergency Room nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and provide flexible nursing coverage across assigned units
• TNCC certification preferred

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to adult medical-surgical and emergency room patients
• Float primarily to the Med-Surg unit, with possible Emergency Room coverage as patient-care needs arise
• Complete patient assessments, administer medications, monitor clinical changes, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team
• Respond effectively to urgent and emergent patient conditions using appropriate nursing interventions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate changes in patient status to providers and care team members
• Support a collaborative, adaptable environment while caring for patients in a small coastal community

Apply now to explore this Travel RN opportunity in Cordova, Alaska, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving Southeast Alaska.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.