Lux Travel Nurse is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Nome, Alaska. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED) Norton Sound Health Corporation Make a Difference When Every Second CountsAre you a passionate, skilled Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants your work to have a real impact? Join our Emergency Department team and become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients and communities throughout Alaska. At Norton Sound Health Corporation, you won't just have a job—you'll have the opportunity to save lives, support families during critical moments, and deliver compassionate, high-quality care in one of the most unique and rewarding healthcare settings in the country. Why Join Our Emergency Department Team? As an Emergency Department Registered Nurse, you will provide expert nursing care to patients across the lifespan—from pediatric emergencies to geriatric care, trauma cases, critical illness, mental health crises, and life-threatening conditions. Every day presents new challenges, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference. We are looking for nurses who are confident, adaptable, compassionate, and committed to excellence in patient care.
Position Summary:
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse assesses, plans, coordinates, and delivers skilled nursing care while applying professional nursing standards and evidence-based practices. The RN provides care ranging from non-urgent medical concerns to life-threatening emergencies while working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. This role upholds the organization's mission, vision, values, policies, and standards of professional conduct while delivering exceptional patient-centered care. What You'll DoClinical Care & Patient Assessment Perform comprehensive patient assessments, obtain detailed health histories, and document current symptoms. Triage patients using clinical judgment while considering both physical and psychosocial needs. Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate individualized patient care plans. Monitor patient conditions and respond quickly to changes in status.
Emergency & Critical Care:
Provide emergency nursing care for medical, trauma, pediatric, geriatric, women's health, and behavioral health patients.
Manage Basic Life Support (BLS) needs and stabilize patients until evaluated by a provider.
Recognize adverse trends from monitoring equipment and initiate appropriate interventions.
Assist physicians during examinations, procedures, diagnostic testing, and treatments.
Medication & Treatment Administration:
Prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications.
Monitor and report adverse reactions.
Initiate and manage IV therapy.
Clean, treat, and bandage wounds.
Support life-saving and limb-saving interventions as needed.
Patient & Family Education:
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and recovery plans.
Promote injury prevention, wellness, and disease management.
Support patients in understanding and managing ongoing health conditions.
Documentation & Compliance:- Accurately document patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes in a timely manner.
- Maintain appropriate supplies and equipment necessary for emergency care delivery.
- Report suspected abuse in accordance with Alaska Statutes and mandatory reporting requirements.
- Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- What Makes You Successful
- You embody the values that drive exceptional healthcare:
Integrity
CompassionCultural Sensitivity and Respect for Traditional Values
AccountabilityTeamworkProfessionalismCommitment to Continuous Learning and Improvement
You are a nurse who remains calm under pressure, communicates effectively, thinks critically, and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Required Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, including:
- At least two (2) years in an Emergency Department settingORGraduate Registered Nurse working under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor until competency requirements and credentials are completed.
- Required Licenses & Certifications
- Candidates must possess or be able to obtain:
- Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Clinical Knowledge
- Emergency nursing and patient care practices
- Medical documentation standards and requirements
- Emergency response protocols and patient stabilization techniques
- Essential SkillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical practice
- Proficiency with electronic health records and common healthcare technologies
Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to:
- Stand and walk for the majority of the workday
- Bend, stretch, twist, crouch, reach, and perform repetitive motions
- Lift and carry 25–50 pounds without assistance
- Push and pull with moderate to heavy force
- Operate clinical and office equipment
- Maintain normal visual and auditory acuity
About Lux Travel NurseBorn from hands-on experience, Lux Nursing's team of veteran nurses and travel professionals stands ready to guide you. With over half a century of combined expertise, we've walked in your shoes. Now, we're here to illuminate your path, matching your passion with purpose. Let our hard-won wisdom fuel your journey to the perfect placement.
And let our commitment to underserved communities give your hard work unique purpose.
Benefits:- Medical benefits
- Weekly pay
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits 401k retirement plan
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
