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Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) – Kotzebue, Alaska Location: Kotzebue, AK Position: Inpatient Registered Nurse Type: Travel/Contract RN We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Registered Nurse for an exciting opportunity in Kotzebue, Alaska . This position is ideal for an adaptable RN who enjoys rural healthcare, working with diverse patient populations, and providing high-quality care in a unique Alaska setting. The local health system serves Kotzebue and surrounding remote communities, providing medical and nursing services to residents throughout the region.
Responsibilities Provide safe, compassionate inpatient nursing care Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care Administer medications and treatments as ordered Monitor and document changes in patient condition Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team Provide patient and family education Respond appropriately to changes in patient acuity and emergency situations Support other clinical areas as needed based on experience and facility requirements Requirements Active Alaska RN license Minimum 2 years of inpatient nursing experience BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills Ability to work effectively in a rural healthcare environment These experience, licensing, and certification requirements align with a current Kotzebue Inpatient RN.
Why Kotzebue? This is a unique opportunity to experience healthcare in Northwest Alaska while serving communities in a remote setting. The Maniilaq health system provides care through the Maniilaq Health Center in Kotzebue as well as village clinics throughout 11 surrounding communities.