Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED)


Healthcare – AK – Sitka, AK
Sitka, Alaska
Locations: Sitka, Juneau, Ketchikan, Wrangell
Posted On: January 29, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 12, 2026
Pay: $99,000 to $110,000 per year

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Emergency Department (ED)

Location - Sitka, AS

Pay Range - $99,000 to $110,000


Job Overview

  • Coordinate and deliver nursing care for patients of all ages in the Emergency Department

  • Work independently while following provider orders, nursing standards, and hospital policies

  • Make independent clinical decisions during assigned shifts

  • Maintain accountability for all nursing actions

  • Supervise and delegate tasks to CNAs and Technicians

  • Remain calm and exercise sound judgment in emergent situations


Key Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Safety

  • Provide safe, therapeutic, and efficient care using appropriate infection control practices

  • Prioritize patient care based on acuity, preferences, and changing clinical conditions

  • Anticipate complications and respond to emergencies and changes in patient status

  • Administer age-specific medications and treatments accurately

  • Utilize and demonstrate proper use of medical and emergency equipment

  • Initiate actions to prevent, reduce, or correct patient risks

  • Facilitate healing through individualized, goal-oriented, evidence-based nursing care

  • Explain tests, procedures, and disease processes to patients and families

  • Provide emotional, psychological, and educational support to patients and families

  • Evaluate patient progress and revise care plans as needed

  • Ensure confidentiality of patient information


Assessment & Care Planning

  • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments through interview and observation

  • Complete thorough admission assessments and nursing databases

  • Interpret age-specific patient needs (pediatric, adult, geriatric)

  • Review labs, diagnostics, charts, and interdisciplinary input

  • Identify nursing diagnoses and patient limitations, including psychosocial risks

  • Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care

  • Transcribe and execute physician orders accurately

  • Document reassessments, patient observations, and outcomes

  • Provide accurate shift handoff reports


Education & Professional Development

  • Educate patients and families to promote understanding and coping

  • Evaluate effectiveness of patient and staff education

  • Participate in patient care conferences as needed

  • Develop and implement educational programs, in-services, and learning aids

  • Provide discharge education and instructions

  • Maintain required certifications (ACLS, PALS, TNCC/ATCN, NRP as applicable)

  • Complete all mandatory training, competencies, and skill validations

  • Utilize opportunities for ongoing staff education


Leadership, Communication & Teamwork

  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members

  • Provide constructive feedback to staff

  • Assist with orientation of new staff, travelers, and students

  • Guide and mentor staff in clinical decision-making and skill development

  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards

  • Act as Contact RN when assigned and lead unit activities

  • Float to other units as needed to support nursing services


Administrative & Departmental Responsibilities

  • Attend and participate in at least 50% of staff meetings

  • Participate in unit goal setting and performance improvement

  • Maintain certifications, licensure, and annual competencies

  • Comply with scheduling guidelines and dress code

  • Address unresolved issues with Nurse Manager or leadership

  • Follow Human Resources policies for employee concerns


Education, Certifications & Licensure

  • Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license (Alaska or other U.S. state)

  • Alaska RN license required prior to start (direct hire must have applied)

  • BLS required at hire

  • ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire

  • TNCC required for Emergency Department nurses

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Clinical Competency within 3 months of hire and every 3 years

  • High Risk Competency within 3 months of hire and annually


Experience Requirements

  • One year of clinical nursing experience preferred

  • Prior Emergency Department or specialty experience preferred


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong knowledge of nursing care principles and emergency nursing practices

  • Ability to recognize and respond to emergent and life-threatening conditions

  • Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, effects, and complications

  • Proficiency with medical and emergency equipment (defibrillators, monitors, ventilators, etc.)

  • Ability to assist with emergency procedures (intubation, arterial lines, ABGs, etc.)

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership

  • Ability to implement evidence-based nursing interventions


Physical Demands

  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands

  • Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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