<p>A full-time Registered Nurse opportunity in Long Term Care is open in Wrangell, Alaska — a remote Southeast Alaska community where RNs take on meaningful clinical leadership within a close-knit, interdisciplinary care team. This role carries a salary range of $99,000–$128,000 annually plus a $25,000 sign-on bonus, making it one of the more competitive LTC compensation packages available in the region. The position centers on comprehensive resident care: assessments, individualized care planning, medication and treatment administration, and direct supervision of LPNs and CNAs.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $99,000–$128,000 annually</li> <li>$25,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Retirement plan</li> <li>Paid time off</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 (LTC) setting with a resident-centered care model</li> <li>Full-time, permanent position with a stable interdisciplinary team</li> <li>RN serves as a clinical leader: supervises and delegates to LPNs, CNAs, and support staff</li> <li>Comprehensive nursing scope: assessments, individualized care plan development and implementation, medication and treatment administration, and therapeutic interventions</li> <li>Active coordination with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals across the care continuum</li> <li>Resident and family education integral to the role — covering treatments, care plans, and health conditions</li> <li>Participation in care conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings</li> <li>Electronic medical records documentation with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness</li> <li>Compliance responsibilities include nursing standards, infection prevention protocols, and regulatory requirements</li> <li>Emergency response and resident safety initiatives are part of the daily practice environment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)</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, leadership, and critical thinking</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Wrangell is a small island city in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska — accessible by ferry and air, surrounded by old-growth rainforest, glacial rivers, and the Stikine River delta, one of the most productive wildlife habitats in North America. The community is tight-knit and self-sufficient, drawing clinicians who value a quieter pace, extraordinary outdoor access (kayaking, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing year-round), and a genuine sense of purpose in a place where every healthcare provider makes a visible difference. Cost of living relative to other Alaska communities is favorable, and the lifestyle is a strong fit for nurses seeking an immersive, adventure-oriented environment outside the urban mainstream.</p>