Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit in Anchorage, AK

Assignment Overview • Shift: Days, 3x12hrs • Hours: 36 hrs/wk • Start Date: Feb 3, 2026 • Length: 13 weeks • Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position in Alaska requiring an active AK license and ACLS/BLS certifications. Details • Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with 17 beds • Patient ratio is typically 4:1 • Unit provides care for post-surgical, cardiac, and neuro patients with telemetry monitoring • Uses Epic EMR system • Shift is 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM • Care team includes charge nurse, RNs, and CNAs • Floating may be required to Ortho, Medical-Surgical, Medical-Oncology, MOU, Rehab, and CVSU units Requirements • Active and current Alaska RN license required • Minimum of 2 years recent PCU or similar level experience • Certifications required: BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted) • NIH Stroke Scale certification required • IV, phlebotomy, NGT, trach care, CPAP, high flow, non-titratable drips (except heparin), and post-surgical care skills required • Experience with Epic EMR preferred • No employment gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months • US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration • Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted Additional Information • Responsibilities include Q4 assessments and vital signs, ambulating post-surgical patients, NIH stroke care, CIWA protocols, lab draws, cardiac monitoring, and electrolyte replacement • Navy blue scrubs are required • Ideal candidates are adaptable, efficient, and excel in teamwork • Holiday coverage may be required as part of the rotation • References are required per state-specific rules • First-time travelers are welcome to apply