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Emergency Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Ketchikan, AK for RNs

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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Mount Vernon, Washington – 98274
    Distance from Ketchikan: 621 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,167 to $2,388
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Cordova, Alaska – 99574
    Distance from Ketchikan: 624 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,105 to $2,320
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right ER RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Tacoma, Washington – 98405
    Distance from Ketchikan: 685 miles
  • 12 E,
  • August 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,837 to $2,024
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Olympia, Washington – 98502
    Distance from Ketchikan: 686 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$1,871 to $2,062
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right ER RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Olympia, Washington – 98502
    Distance from Ketchikan: 686 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,836 to $2,023
Weekly Pay*
Freestanding ER 8 Miles away from Olympia hospital . First time travelers ok, no block shifts Lacey Off Campus ED – projected to be busy (ambulance traffic) · ED Beds: 10, potential go up to 17. (similar to parkland layout) · Location: 4312 Pacific Ave South East Lacey, WA 98503 · General Information Beds: 10, total 20 treatment spaces Experience: 2 full years of true ER experience (any trauma level); CAP – 5 years minimum First-time traveler: Yes Will be assigned a primary OCED, but the expectation when needed is to float to other OCED sites as needed and primary site may change depending on needs. Minimum night staffing varies per location usually 4 RN & 1 LPN, but can be 2 RN & 1 LPN Patient Types: Neonates – Geriatrics, 25% Peds, Walk-in traumas, all types of patients ranging from cardiac, neuro, GI, respiratory, psych, frequent drop off GSWs Will have to provide care to intubated patients will provide training for ventilator and bipap as there are no RT’s onsite, RN’s manage vent/bipap Covid & PPE: N95s PAPRs Goggles Patient Ratios: 1:4 Fast track 1:6 team nurse (LVP, NP) Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS, TNCC Skills required Strong ED experience, strong customer service, ventilator class (BiPAP) will provide during on boarding, knowledge of medication administration (mix own meds), chest tubes, central lines, strong IV skills Will be required to do charge (facility will train if needed) Support on the Unit: LPN Ratio: (LPNS: 2 1 will assist in rooms, and fast tracks) can take low acuity assignments as well as assist with procedures and medication administration (within their scope) Charge nurse: does take partial pt assignment is free in the afternoon to float and give breaks EST/Phlebotomy: Assist draw blood, but majority is RN draw or LPN No RT- RN’s will manage Vents No Pharm- will mix your own meds under the supervision of pharmacy via video conference Charting System/Equipment: EPIC Alaris Pyxis Floating: All other OCEDS; CAP – will only float if resident is not there (i.e. sick, in class) Mid shift floating (will pay for travel time) Will call traveler if you have to float before shift starts Orientation: 1 hospital orientation 1 full day with OCED unit educator 8h respiratory class 1 full day on the unit Traveler Telemetry Competency Required Required to be completed and passed prior to start. SimpliFi Compliance is responsible for grading this exam. Scheduling: Weekend rotation: try to rotate every other, but not guaranteed. Negotiable Shifts: 12 hrs-Hire for a range, not a specific start time Mids/Eves: Start times vary from 11a-1500p (11a,12p,13p) 6-week schedules Block scheduling not guaranteed (will be assigned an existing open FTE position) Can we approve time off: 5 days ok to approve; more than 5 days request to manager Holiday Expectations: Negotiable
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Wenatchee, Washington – 98801
    Distance from Ketchikan: 732 miles
  • 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,149 to $2,369
Weekly Pay*
Care for patients with a full range of conditions, including complex cases, as a valued member of the Emergency Room (ER) nursing team. As an addition to this well-respected team, you can expect to work with fully equipped, state-of-the-art technology. This is a highly regarded Emergency Room (ER) facility that welcomes driven, compassionate caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Portland, Oregon – 97216
    Distance from Ketchikan: 784 miles
  • 12 E,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
This department provides triage, treatment and support for trauma and emergency patients of all ages in an acute care setting. If the department is designated as a trauma site, the hours and expenses related to triage and treatment of trauma patients is included. However, the hours and expenses related to the administration and support of the Trauma program and it’s services (i.e. Trauma registry, trauma coordinators) should not be included here. In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America’s only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Portland, Oregon – 97216
    Distance from Ketchikan: 784 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
This department provides triage, treatment and support for trauma and emergency patients of all ages in an acute care setting. If the department is designated as a trauma site, the hours and expenses related to triage and treatment of trauma patients is included. However, the hours and expenses related to the administration and support of the Trauma program and it’s services (i.e. Trauma registry, trauma coordinators) should not be included here. In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area’s leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America’s only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Mcminnville, Oregon – 97128
    Distance from Ketchikan: 792 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,853 to $2,042
Weekly Pay*
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. WVMC features a 24-hour Emergency Department with round-the-clock imaging and laboratory services, the Joint Replacement Institute (Advanced Certified in Total Hip and Knee Replacement by the Joint Commission), an Intensive Care Unit, and a Senior Behavioral Health Services unit. WVMC also provides a host of other services including a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardio Pulmonary Services, and Therapy Services. In addition, the hospital offers specialty radiation oncology services in the H. R. Hoover, MD, Cancer Center and advanced wound treatment at the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Mcminnville, Oregon – 97128
    Distance from Ketchikan: 792 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,853 to $2,042
Weekly Pay*
Willamette Valley Medical Center (WVMC) is a 60-bed acute-care, full-service facility, fully accredited by The Joint Commission and certified as an accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC Accreditation Services, the accrediting arm of the American College of Cardiology. WVMC features a 24-hour Emergency Department with round-the-clock imaging and laboratory services, the Joint Replacement Institute (Advanced Certified in Total Hip and Knee Replacement by the Joint Commission), an Intensive Care Unit, and a Senior Behavioral Health Services unit. WVMC also provides a host of other services including a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient Surgical Services, a Family Birthing Center, Endoscopy, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardio Pulmonary Services, and Therapy Services. In addition, the hospital offers specialty radiation oncology services in the H. R. Hoover, MD, Cancer Center and advanced wound treatment at the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • White Salmon, Washington – 98672
    Distance from Ketchikan: 798 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 8
$2,326 to $2,563
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right ER RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Hermiston, Oregon – 97838
    Distance from Ketchikan: 849 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,223 to $2,450
Weekly Pay*
Care for patients with a full range of conditions, including complex cases, as a valued member of the Emergency Room (ER) nursing team. As an addition to this well-respected team, you can expect to work with fully equipped, state-of-the-art technology. This is a highly regarded Emergency Room (ER) facility that welcomes driven, compassionate caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Hermiston, Oregon – 97838
    Distance from Ketchikan: 849 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • September 1, 2025
  • 13
$2,223 to $2,450
Weekly Pay*
Care for patients with a full range of conditions, including complex cases, as a valued member of the Emergency Room (ER) nursing team. As an addition to this well-respected team, you can expect to work with fully equipped, state-of-the-art technology. This is a highly regarded Emergency Room (ER) facility that welcomes driven, compassionate caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Heppner, Oregon – 97836
    Distance from Ketchikan: 869 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,065 to $2,275
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Pendleton, Oregon – 97801
    Distance from Ketchikan: 872 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,923 to $2,120
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Coos Bay, Oregon – 97420
    Distance from Ketchikan: 890 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 22, 2025
  • 13
$1,260 to $1,389
Weekly Pay*
Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon offers comprehensive medical services for people of all ages. Health and wellness services in pediatrics, childbirth and obstetrics, gynecology and female health, cancer diagnosis and treatment in oncology, diabetes and kidney disease treatment, geriatric medicine and services for the elderly and disable, emergency medicine, and a full range of specialty medical services.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Coos Bay, Oregon – 97420
    Distance from Ketchikan: 890 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 22, 2025
  • 13
$1,260 to $1,389
Weekly Pay*
Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon offers comprehensive medical services for people of all ages. Health and wellness services in pediatrics, childbirth and obstetrics, gynecology and female health, cancer diagnosis and treatment in oncology, diabetes and kidney disease treatment, geriatric medicine and services for the elderly and disable, emergency medicine, and a full range of specialty medical services.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Great Falls, Montana – 59405
    Distance from Ketchikan: 1,025 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,091 to $2,304
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility, based in exciting Great Falls is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Havre, Montana – 59501
    Distance from Ketchikan: 1,040 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,967 to $2,168
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Arcata, California – 95521
    Distance from Ketchikan: 1,058 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 26, 2025
  • 13
$2,257 to $2,487
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Arcata, California – 95521
    Distance from Ketchikan: 1,058 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 26, 2025
  • 6
$2,190 to $2,413
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Dillon, Montana – 59725
    Distance from Ketchikan: 1,086 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 25, 2025
  • 26
$1,615 to $1,779
Weekly Pay*
As a top provider of care to their community, this ER Critical Care Access unit prides itself on optimal patient outcomes with compassionate care. This position presents a great opportunity to learn the latest technologies while enhancing your professional experience within a passionate team environment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Chico, California – 95926
    Distance from Ketchikan: 1,169 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,355 to $2,595
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Chico, California – 95926
    Distance from Ketchikan: 1,169 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,355 to $2,595
Weekly Pay*
This Emergency Room (ER) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology as well as a compassionate and effective patient care model. This highly esteemed facility welcomes creative and energetic caregivers to join its team. In addition to working with an elite team, you can expect to work with cutting-edge equipment.
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Statistics on ER RN Jobs in Ketchikan, Alaska

Here are some helpful statistics about ER traveling nurse jobs in & near Ketchikan. The data is based on the last three complete months of ER job postings in the Ketchikan and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Emergency Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Ketchikan and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel ER Nursing Jobs for RNs in Ketchikan, AK

What are the top paying Emergency Room jobs currently available in or near Ketchikan?

  • Registered Nurse – ER with a per week salary of $2,320, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Cordova (624.2 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for ER travel jobs in Ketchikan?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Evening shifts were the most common in Ketchikan and surrounding areas.

What is the most common contract for Emergency Room travel jobs in Ketchikan?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Emergency Room job in Ketchikan is 13 weeks.

Locating Emergency Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Ketchikan

Other popular cities near Ketchikan’s ER job opportunities are Klawock (58.6 miles), Craig (59.6 miles) and Wrangell (83 miles).

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.