Rn Surgery

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

Location: Kodiak, AK
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Shift: Day Shift (40 hours per week)

Hiring Bonus & Relocation Assistance:
Receive up to a $15,000 hiring bonus and relocation assistance for eligible full-time external hires who meet the required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Job Summary:

As a Registered Nurse in our Surgery department, you’ll play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to patients throughout their surgical experience. Working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals, you’ll ensure a safe, compassionate, and efficient surgical environment. If you’re a skilled RN with a passion for surgical nursing, we invite you to join our dedicated team in the beautiful setting of Kodiak, Alaska.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in the surgery unit, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
• Assist in preparing patients for surgery and ensure they understand the procedure and associated risks.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure a safe, sterile, and efficient operating environment.
• Monitor patient status throughout surgery and respond to changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments in line with best practices and regulatory standards.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and in a timely manner.
• Educate patients and their families on post-surgical care, medications, and any follow-up requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) License upon hire.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association upon hire.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in a surgical or perioperative setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in surgery, perioperative, or operating room nursing.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hiring bonus up to $15,000 and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Work-life balance in a stunning natural environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health
• Medical-Surgical
• Surgery

Physical Setting:

• Hospital

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kodiak, AK 99615 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kodiak, AK 99615: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person