<p>A full-time Long Term Care RN position is open in Wrangell, Alaska — a remote Southeast Alaska community where nurses who want meaningful, high-autonomy work in a close-knit care environment will thrive. This role places an experienced RN at the center of an interdisciplinary team, leading comprehensive resident care across a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. The compensation package is competitive for the specialty and the region, anchored by a salary range of $99,000–$128,000 annually plus a $25,000 sign-on bonus.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $99,000–$128,000 annually, commensurate with experience</li> <li>$25,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Full-time, permanent employment</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Retirement plan</li> <li>Paid time off (PTO)</li> <li>Paid parental leave</li> <li>Life insurance</li> <li>Short-term and long-term disability coverage</li> <li>Professional growth and continuing education opportunities</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Long-term care and skilled nursing setting serving a geriatric and rehabilitation resident population</li> <li>RN leads comprehensive nursing assessments and develops individualized, resident-centered care plans</li> <li>Responsible for safe administration of medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions</li> <li>Monitors resident conditions continuously and responds to acute changes in health status</li> <li>Supervises and delegates to LPNs, CNAs, and support staff — a genuine leadership role within the care team</li> <li>Active participant in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings alongside physicians, therapists, and allied health professionals</li> <li>Provides resident and family education on care plans, treatments, and health conditions</li> <li>Maintains accurate, timely electronic medical records documentation</li> <li>Ensures compliance with nursing standards, infection prevention protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements</li> <li>Contributes to emergency response planning and resident safety initiatives</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN accepted)</li> <li>Current, unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state; ability to obtain or hold an active Alaska RN license required</li> <li>Current BLS certification required</li> <li>Minimum one year of nursing experience preferred</li> <li>Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric nursing strongly preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated strength in clinical assessment, communication, staff leadership, and critical thinking</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Wrangell is a small island city in the heart of Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage — one of the most visually dramatic settings in North America, defined by old-growth rainforest, glacier-fed waterways, and abundant wildlife. The community is tight-knit and welcoming, with a pace of life that rewards those who value nature, outdoor recreation, and genuine connection over urban convenience. Fishing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing are accessible year-round, and the region's low cost of living relative to other Alaska communities makes the compensation package stretch further.</p>