Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg - $47-60 per hour

Rang Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg for a local contract nursing job in Sitka, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/06/2025
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

$10K Sign On and Up to $10K Relocation for qualified hire!

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Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provide clinical support while meeting the educational and informational needs of new employees, experienced staff, and students within the department
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate formal and informal educational and professional development activities, including orientation, staff updates, and ongoing continuing education
• Provide clinical support to nursing staff regarding complex patient care, medication administration, and treatment plans
• Serves as a clinical practice resource and mentor to nursing staff, providing guidance in the development and enhancement of clinical skills
• Function as a liaison between nursing staff and leadership, communicating concerns and feedback effectively
• Analyze patient data to identify clinical practice gaps
• Develop and implement interventions to address identified gaps in knowledge or skills
• Utilize critical thinking skills in the clinical practice setting

Other Functions:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement evidence-based practice standards of care
• Act as a resource and advocate for patients and families
• Contribute to and promote the adoption of new processes, innovations, and ideas to improve service quality, efficiency, or safety
• Facilitate implementation of new clinical practices, protocols, and equipment with relevant staff training
• Promotes ethical standards and organizational mission and vision
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, reporting any concerns to leadership
• Performs quality control audits, monitors and reports concerns as they relate to nursing issues to accuracy, quality of care, and regulatory standards
• All other duties as assigned

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required:

· Nursing degree required

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

· Basic Life Support

· Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

· Pediatric Advanced Life Support

· Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure for the state of Alaska

Experience Required:

Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care settings preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of

· Sound knowledge of clinical practice standards and procedures

· Effectively managing acutely ill patients and pertinent medical equipment

· Knowledge of evidence-based practices and quality improvement initiatives

· Safe medication administration procedures

· Various teaching methods to optimize educational opportunities with healthcare professionals, patients, and families

· Nursing clinical scope of practice in the state of Alaska

Skills in

· Conducting comprehensive patient assessments

· Performing or assisting in the performance of specialized procedures based on units

· Providing patient education on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions

· Communication strategies and interpersonal skills

Ability to

· Motivate others to achieve and exceed nursing clinical practice standards

· Demonstrate clear communication strategies to promote understanding and development

· Remain calm and professional in potentially high-stress situations

Computer Skills

• · Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• · Proficient in electronic health records systems as applicable
• · Proficient in checking, drafting, and composing emails

Other Qualifications

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
• Flexibility to work varying schedules including weekends and holidays as needed

Travel Required:

• Limited

Required Certifications :

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, High Risk Competency - SEARHC, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse License - State of Alaska - Alaska State Board of Nursing.

“We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”

About Rang Healthcare

Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT/Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.

We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits
• Weekly pay