Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency / Acute Care

Desired Location: Wrangell, AS

Pay Range - $99,000 to $110,000 Yearly

Job Overview

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency / Acute Care to provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across all age groups in an acute and emergent care setting. This role requires strong clinical judgment, independence in decision-making, and the ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.

• Sign-On Bonus: Up to $25,000 for qualified candidates
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000
• Annual Geographic Differential: Up to $25,000 in addition to base pay

• Deliver and coordinate comprehensive nursing care for patients in emergency and acute care settings
• Make independent clinical decisions during assigned shifts and remain fully accountable for patient outcomes
• Assess patient conditions, prioritize care, and initiate appropriate interventions in emergent situations
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and nursing standards
• Supervise and appropriately delegate tasks to CNAs, Techs, and support staff
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record
• Communicate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families
• Ensure compliance with infection control practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory guidelines
• Protect patient rights related to privacy, dignity, and equitable treatment
• Monitor patient responses to medications, treatments, and procedures and report changes promptly
• Participate in shift handoffs, staff meetings, training sessions, and departmental initiatives

• Complete admission, discharge, and transfer documentation
• Transcribe and implement physician orders accurately
• Respond to emergencies and initiate appropriate emergency measures
• Maintain adequate inventory of medications, supplies, and equipment
• Report incidents, accidents, and unsafe conditions per policy
• Assist with development and implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and care standards
• Support a positive, respectful, and collaborative care environment

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN, BSN, or Diploma)
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in a U.S. state
• Must apply for state licensure prior to start date if required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – required or obtainable within 6 months
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – preferred (required for ED roles)
• Clinical Competency Assessment (within 3 months of hire and every 3 years)
• High-Risk Competency (within 3 months of hire and annually)

• No minimum experience required
• Acute care, emergency department, or long-term care experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of nursing practices, emergency response, and patient care standards
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to supervise staff and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Professional demeanor with patients, families, and colleagues in high-stress environments

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs
• Emotional resilience and ability to manage mental and emotional stress
• Ability to work effectively with ill, injured, elderly, and emotionally distressed patients

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.