- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
Job description
American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry – Anchorage, AK 99508
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30), 13-week assignment. Weekend coverage required based on staffing needs. Guaranteed 60 hours per 2-week period.
Highlights:
- Work at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center recognized as the best hospital in Alaska
- Innovative Co-Care/Virtual Nursing Model with dedicated bedside RN, virtual RN, and CNA support for every patient
- 1:6 patient ratio with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and lift teams
- Diverse patient population including surgical (colorectal, urological, gynecological, vascular, EENT, wound) and medical diagnoses (oncology, cardiac, diabetes, dementia, substance use disorder)
- Epic charting system in a 34-bed unit with 407 total staffed beds
- Free parking and scrubs provided
Requirements:
- Active Alaska RN license (pending licenses accepted but must be able to complete application within 48 hours of signing; license must be in hand for automatic offer)
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Current BLS certification required
- Experience with 5-6 patient ratios preferred
- Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, peripheral line care, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management, and isolation precautions
- Willingness to float to similar medical-surgical units as needed
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to work in Alaska's premier healthcare facility while experiencing the unique Co-Care/Virtual Nursing Model that enhances patient care and reduces bedside nurse workload. You'll gain valuable experience in a diverse medical-surgical/telemetry environment with exceptional support services and the opportunity to work with adult and geriatric populations. First-time travelers are welcome, and all time-off requests will be considered when submitted with your application.
American Consultants Job ID #18974836. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00
About American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus