Registered Nurse, Med-Surg

RNs - Want a fresh start and a new life in 2023? Move to Sitka, Alaska, and earn a $50,000 sign-on bonus with SEARHC at Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center.

Wondering if you need an Alaskan RN license to be eligible? You don’t! What you do need is a valid RN licensure in any US state to jump at this opportunity.

Here are 11 reasons why moving to Alaska could be the best decision you ever make.

Earn more - A full-time RN job with SEARHC comes with a $50,000 sign-on bonus, $10,000 in relocation assistance to help with the move, and $4,000 in annual tuition reimbursement after a year of employment.

Get paid to live in Alaska - Believe it or not, Alaska will actually pay you to move there through its established Permanent Fund Dividend Program. Every year, full-time residents of Alaska receive royalties from the Permanent Fund’s investment earnings.

Enjoy the great outdoors - You’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere as uniquely beautiful as Alaska. From snow-covered mountains to awe-inspiring skies, and a dormant volcano, the natural beauty of Alaska is breathtaking. You’ll see and experience the world’s most beautiful wildlife, natural phenomena, and landscapes regularly.

Comprehensive benefits - Kick in on the 1st of the month immediately following your hire date. Get medical, dental & vision benefits, Life/AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee assistance, and more.

Generous paid time off - As an RN with SEARHC, you’ll earn 208 hours of PTO annually, going up to 260 hours annually.

A slower, more relaxed pace of life - Working in a small 25-bed hospital means work is less stressful, more patient-focused and leads to great working relationships.

Small town charms with great history - Sitka has great food, art, and culture, but without the high prices and incessant traffic of other major cities.

Amazing summers - With almost 24 hours of daylight, it doesn’t get more magical than an Alaskan summer. Whatever your sport of choice — fishing, backpacking, kayaking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, hang gliding and more — summer in Alaska is perfect for it.

Career opportunities - With SEARHC, you’ll have nursing opportunities across the state which means you have the pick of where you want to live, and your choice of department to work in.

Cost of living - Although it may be more expensive to live in Alaska, the tax rate is the lowest in the United States. There’s no income tax, sales tax, or property tax. Housing is also rather affordable.

Life in the great outdoors is not an afterthought, it’s a priority - A weekend in Sitka usually involves hiking or backpacking through beautiful landscapes or spending some time out by the water fishing or camping.. You’ll still have to work, but being “outdoorsy” will be an integral part of your everyday life.

If 2022 has you craving a change of scene or needing peace and quiet, Sitka, Alaska is where you’ll find it.

Now is the perfect time to make your next move matter!

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Associates degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing? a) Yes, with BSN degree b) Yes, with ADN degree c) Yes, with a nursing diploma d) No
• Do you have a valid, current, full and unrestricted RN license to practice in Alaska or another US state? a) Yes, I have an Alaska RN license b) Yes, I have an RN license for a different US State c) No
• Do you hold a current healthcare provider BLS certification? a) Yes b) No
• Do you have a minimim of 1 year experience as an RN? a) Yes b) No
• A) Yes - I'll Commute B) Yes - I'll Relocate C) No, I'm not interested in working in South East Alaska
• SEARHC has implemented a policy requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Will you be able to comply with this requirement? A) Yes B) No C) Religious exemption request D) Medical exemption request
• Which area are you interested in interviewing for? A) ICU B) ER C) Labor and Delivery D) PACU E) Med-Surg F) Other

Experience:

• nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location