Job Opportunity – Cath Lab Registered Nurse – Alaska
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts, Day shift. On-call required one day per week and every 4th/5th weekend (Friday 1800-Monday 0730). Approximately one Saturday per month as part of scheduled shifts.
Highlights
•
Work at a prestigious Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 407 staffed beds and Level II Trauma designation
•
Full-service Cath Lab including diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures with specialized equipment (Impella, IABP, laser, rotablater, shockwave)
•
Epic electronic medical record system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support services
•
May float to Electrophysiology (EP) or Interventional Radiology (IR) within scope of practice
•
Guaranteed 70 hours per two-week period; first-time travelers welcome
•
40 hours of orientation provided with scrubs and free parking included
Requirements
•
Current Alaska RN license (must be in hand prior to start; pending licenses accepted for submission)
•
Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab nursing experience required
•
BLS and ACLS certifications required
•
Epic EMR experience required
•
Strong competency in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures
•
Experience with percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), cardiac stent placement, IABP management, and procedural sedation monitoring
•
Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, emergency medications, and specialized cardiac equipment
•
Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
•
Two professional references covering one year of experience within the last three years
Why It's a Great Opportunity
Join a nationally recognized healthcare team at Alaska's premier hospital, recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the Best Hospital in Alaska. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge cardiac technology while caring for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population in a collaborative, Magnet-recognized environment. You'll benefit from exceptional interdisciplinary support including IV teams, pharmacy, respiratory services, radiology, physical therapy, and rapid response teams, ensuring comprehensive patient care and professional growth opportunities in one of America's most spectacular natural settings.
Additional Information
This is a 13-week travel assignment with the possibility of extension. Time off requests are approved on an individual basis upon offer, with only one time-off request permitted per 13-week assignment. Candidates must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day). All scheduling requests must be submitted upfront during the application process.
