Registered Nurse – Emergency / Acute Care - RNEAC 0226 NS#02

NavitasPartners•Wrangell, AK

3d•$99,000 - $128,000

About The Position

A healthcare facility in Wrangell, Alaska is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency / Acute Care to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care in a fast-paced emergency and acute care environment. This role requires strong clinical judgment, independent decision-making, and the ability to respond effectively in emergent situations. The RN maintains full accountability for clinical decisions during assigned shifts and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (Alaska or another U.S. state)
Direct hires must apply for Alaska licensure prior to start date
Agency staff must hold an active Alaska RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
Certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire if not current
Clinical Competency (within 3 months of hire; every 3 years thereafter)
High-Risk Competency (within 3 months of hire; annually thereafter)
Knowledge of Nursing and medical practices, standards, and procedures
Knowledge of Hospital regulations, guidelines, and compliance requirements
Skills in Supervising professional and non-professional staff
Skills in Delivering evidence-based nursing care
Skills in Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to Make independent clinical decisions
Ability to Perform effectively in high-pressure emergency situations
Ability to Communicate professionally with patients, families, staff, and the public
Ability to Maintain a safe, compliant, and sanitary clinical environment
Ability to Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear
Frequent use of hands for handling, reaching, and patient care activities
Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Nice To Haves

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred (required for Emergency Department nurses)
Prior experience in acute care, emergency services, or long-term care preferred

Responsibilities

Provide total nursing care while ensuring patient safety during assigned shifts
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
Respond calmly and effectively to emergency and high-acuity situations
Observe, document, and report patient condition and responses to treatment
Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders
Accurately receive and transcribe verbal and written provider orders
Complete admission, discharge, and transfer documentation
Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Supervise and support CNAs/Technicians and other assigned staff
Delegate responsibilities appropriately and ensure task completion
Participate in staff education, training, and competency development
Assist with the development and maintenance of nursing standards, policies, and procedures
Model professional nursing practice and clinical excellence
Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols
Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold patient rights
Complete incident and accident reports per policy
Ensure availability and proper use of clinical supplies and equipment
Attend and participate in staff meetings, workshops, and educational sessions