About the role
NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Kotzebue, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg
Job Details
- Discipline: RN (Med/Surg)
- Job Type: Travel / Assignment
- Shift / Hours: 3x12 Nights
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Expected Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Expected End Date: 01/16/2027
- Pay Range: $2,558.50 - $3,010.00 / week
Benefits Package NuWest offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Our competitive offerings include major medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, along with paid sick leave and travel reimbursements where applicable.
Role Details & Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years of recent Med/Surg experience required. Behavioral Health experience strongly preferred. Previous travel experience and cultural sensitivity are highly valued.
- Licensure & Certifications: Active Alaska RN License, BLS, and ACLS required.
- Responsibilities & Expectations: Must be willing to float, cross-train, and care for Behavioral Health patients. Position requires independence, flexibility, adaptability, and high commitment to serving the local community.
- Housing & Travel: Housing provided at no extra cost (standard shared dorm-style housing, no pets or overnight visitors permitted). Roundtrip coach/main cabin flight costs covered. Local airport pickup/drop-off provided.
NuWest Travel Nursing Job ID #285986. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
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