Travel RN - Psychiatric

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Psychiatric position in a remote Alaska setting, requiring an active AK RN license and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Inpatient psychiatric unit serving a broad patient population spanning adolescent, adult, geriatric, and pediatric psychiatric cases
• Position also spans multiple care areas including med-surg (adult, mother/baby, ortho, peds) and rehabilitation
• Variable day/night shift schedule
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Alaska (AK) RN license in good standing required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS required for the duration of the assignment
• Graduation from an NLN-accredited nursing program required
• Basic EKG skills required
• Proficiency in medication calculations for adult and pediatric patients (math test administered upon arrival)
• Competency documentation required upon arrival: IV/Central Line site care, fall precautions, age-specific care, abuse/neglect, pain management, restraints and seclusion, end of life care, blood transfusions
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Located in a remote area of Alaska; hospital-provided housing is available and strongly recommended
• Housing consists of shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces; gender-specific units (male or female); no dogs permitted; travelers coordinate housing directly with the facility
• The facility will reimburse economy-class flights to and from the assignment; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted to American Traveler for reimbursement processing
• Flight itinerary must be provided one week prior to the start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival but does not provide return airport transportation
• Orientation is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Supervises Psychiatric Technicians on duty
• Responsible for the full nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation across a patient population from birth to elderly
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care