Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kodiak Island, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a travel assignment at a Critical Access Hospital and Level IV Trauma Center in Kodiak, Alaska, with facility-provided housing and vehicle included.
Details
- Work setting is an acute care medical center with combined long-term care and outpatient services, designated as a Level IV Trauma Center and Critical Access Hospital
- Emergency Department (ER) unit
- Schedule is variable 3x12-hour shifts, with both day (7:00–19:00) and night (19:00–7:00) options
- Weekend shifts are required
- Floating between all facilities within the state is required; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
- No on-call requirements
- Block scheduling is not available
- EMR: Epic (experience required)
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active Alaska (AK) RN license required — pending licenses are not accepted
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- Minimum 1 year of ER experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Candidates must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Valid driver's license and proof of insurance (including rental car coverage) required to operate the facility-provided vehicle
- Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting required for consideration
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Facility provides housing (typically a 1-bedroom apartment) and a vehicle for use during the assignment
- Housing is available no earlier than 72 hours before the contract start and must be vacated within 24 hours of contract end; pets are not allowed and the unit must be cleaned upon departure
- The facility-provided vehicle is for local use only (within a 30-mile radius) and must be returned with a full tank of gas and cleaned; only the traveler is authorized to operate it
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
- Scrub color: any color or business casual attire
- Free parking is available on-site
- RTO is minimal; a small number of days may be approved, but significant RTO requests will not be accommodated
- All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront; post-offer schedule change requests may be denied
American Traveler Job ID #P-714941. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
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.