Medical-Surgical Nurse (RN) - Hoonah, Alaska in Hoonah, AK

A healthcare nursing role is available in a contract position located in Hoonah, Alaska, offering an opportunity to provide comprehensive care to patients across all age groups. This position requires a proactive registered nurse with current Alaska licensure, able to deliver high-quality nursing services in an outpatient clinical setting and occasional urgent or emergent situations. Key Responsibilities: • Provide professional nursing care to patients from infancy through elderly, including after-hours clinic coverage. • Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs. • Recognize life-threatening situations promptly and coordinate comprehensive patient care to ensure top-quality healthcare delivery. • Perform patient triage, provide appropriate advice, or refer to appropriate care levels based on established protocols. • Administer physician-ordered therapeutic measures within nursing scope and department protocols. • Maintain safe, aseptic environments and oversee medical and nursing supplies, equipment, and laboratory functions including phlebotomy, quality assurance, and lab specimen management. • Support respiratory therapy procedures such as pulmonary function tests, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, and oxygen therapy. • Participate in radiology duties including imaging registration, x-ray processing, and documentation. • Collaborate with case management and referral coordinators to help establish care plans when needed. Qualifications and Desired Experience: • Active Alaska RN license at the time of application submission. • Previous experience with X-ray procedures preferred but not mandatory. • Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and manage multiple nursing duties efficiently. • Willingness to participate in weekend, on-call, and secondary coverage rotations. About the Location: Hoonah, Alaska, is a scenic coastal community known for its rich indigenous culture and stunning natural environment, including access to pristine waterways and forests. Living and working here offers a unique blend of remote, place-based healthcare service in a close-knit community setting, ideal for those who appreciate nature and small-town life. Additional Information: This contract position requires applicants to live at least 50 miles away from the facility. Specialist accommodations such as housing and flights will not be provided. A start date will be established no sooner than five weeks after receipt and processing of fingerprinting clearance is complete. Apply today if you meet the qualifications and are ready to deliver exceptional nursing care in a uniquely rewarding environment in Alaska. This opportunity welcomes those seeking a dedicated contract nursing role with flexibility and meaningful clinical responsibilities.