PACU RN in Ketchikan, Alaska

Job Description:

This travel assignment is for a PACU Registered Nurse supporting patients recovering from procedures in a short-stay setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate post-procedure care; document in the electronic health record; and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team. Cases may include colonoscopies, EGDs, general, orthopedic, OB/GYN, ENT, and urology procedures, along with cardioversions and nerve blocks. The schedule offers daytime hours, with call coverage required every third or fourth night and weekend. EPIC experience is preferred, and PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications are required. The mix of procedures provides plenty of variety—no two recovery days need to look exactly alike.

Weather:

Ketchikan typically offers cool, refreshing weather around this time of year, with overcast skies, misty coastal air, and frequent light rain. Comfortable layers and dependable rain gear are useful for enjoying the area.

Fun Things To Do:

• Creek Street: Explore Ketchikan’s historic waterfront boardwalk, shops, and local character.

• Saxman Native Village: Experience Alaska Native totem art, cultural exhibits, and local history.

• Tongass National Forest Day Trip: Hike, photograph, and explore the surrounding temperate rainforest.

• Misty Fjords Day Trip: Take a scenic excursion through dramatic fjords, waterways, and remote wilderness.

• Totem Bight State Historical Park: View traditional totem poles and enjoy a peaceful coastal setting.

Job Specifics:

Location: Ketchikan, Alaska

Shift: 8-hour days, 5 shifts per week, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; call required every third or fourth night and weekend

Duration: 13 weeks