Travel LPN - LPN

American Traveler

Juneau, Alaska

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Posted Oct 25 · 1 year of experience

Pay: Not posted
License: LPN licenseCurrent Alaska LPN license required if applicable
Term: Travel

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Certification: Current BLS certification (AHA) or CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer required
Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
Experience: Med/Surg experience required
Also asks: Completion of annual educational requirements

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Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg LPN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring current Alaska LPN licensure and at least 1 year of Med/Surg experience.

Details
Acute care Med/Surg unit with 35 beds
Patient ratio of 6 patients to 1 LPN
Uses MEDITECH charting system
12-hour night shifts, typically 7:00pm to 7:30am, including some on-call nights
No floating to other units/departments required
Requirements
Current Alaska LPN license required if applicable
Current BLS certification (AHA) or CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer required
Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
Med/Surg experience required
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program
Completion of annual educational requirements

Additional Information

Provide care for adult patients before and after surgical procedures and those undergoing pharmaceutical treatment for illness Requires strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Must wear own scrubs in any color except royal blue, forest green, and bright red Accepts local candidates at the same bill rate Returning travelers with prior employment at this facility must disclose it for review

What's around it?

In Juneau, AK

Juneau, AKFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% above the US average

Median rent: $1,444/mo
Household income: $101,661/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Juneau, AK

NeighborhoodsJuneau's residential footprint stretches along the Gastineau Channel, spanning distinctive pockets from urban density to secluded coastlines. The Mendenhall Valley serves as the primary residential hub with suburban neighborhoods convenient to shopping and schools, while Downtown Juneau offers historic, compact, walkable living near government offices. Across the bridge, Douglas Island provides a quieter, scenic community feel, Lemon Creek features a blend of residential housing and light industrial areas, and 'Out The Road' north of the ferry terminal along Glacier Highway features secluded wooded properties and high-end waterfront homes.

Juneau's residential footprint stretches along the Gastineau Channel, spanning distinctive pockets from urban density to secluded coastlines. The Mendenhall Valley serves as the primary residential hub with suburban neighborhoods convenient to shopping and schools, while Downtown Juneau offers historic, compact, walkable living near government offices.

Across the bridge, Douglas Island provides a quieter, scenic community feel, Lemon Creek features a blend of residential housing and light industrial areas, and 'Out The Road' north of the ferry terminal along Glacier Highway features secluded wooded properties and high-end waterfront homes.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: propertiesinjuneau.com Source 2: juneauselfstorage.com

Getting aroundCommutes in Juneau are remarkably brief, with average drive times running around thirteen to fifteen minutes and rarely exceeding twenty minutes to travel between major hubs. Most residents commute by private vehicle along Glacier Highway, though downtown provides practical walkability for those living nearby. With no connecting highways leading out of Juneau, regional transportation relies entirely on air travel or the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system.

Commutes in Juneau are remarkably brief, with average drive times running around thirteen to fifteen minutes and rarely exceeding twenty minutes to travel between major hubs. Most residents commute by private vehicle along Glacier Highway, though downtown provides practical walkability for those living nearby.

With no connecting highways leading out of Juneau, regional transportation relies entirely on air travel or the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: juneauselfstorage.com

Outdoors

Juneau is set directly against the Tongass National Forest, offering immediate access to trail systems, boating, and marine wildlife. Key outdoor destinations include the Mendenhall Glacier, the 377-foot Nugget Falls feeding into Mendenhall Lake, Tracy Arm Fjord, and alpine views via the Goldbelt Tram, with extensive seasonal opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and saltwater sportfishing.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: weidner.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: youralaskanadventures.com

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Living in Juneau

Juneau offers healthcare professionals an extraordinary blend of state-capital stability and dramatic temperate-rainforest wilderness. Located on Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage, the city has no road connections to the outside world; travel in and out happens exclusively by ferry or plane, creating an insular, deeply self-reliant community. For relocating nurses, daily life is characterized by low-stress commutes along Glacier Highway, rarely exceeding twenty minutes whether traveling from family-friendly Mendenhall Valley, scenic Douglas Island, or historic downtown. Off-shift time is immersed in nature, from hiking past Nugget Falls at Mendenhall Glacier and boarding the Goldbelt Tram to sportfishing for salmon and grabbing a plate of dumplings at Pel'meni downtown. Adapting to Juneau requires embracing persistent rainfall, island logistics, and tight housing markets, but newcomers are rewarded with an exceptionally welcoming local culture, prominent Indigenous heritage, and immediate access to some of North America's most magnificent landscapes.

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As of 2026-02Source 1: juneauselfstorage.com Source 2: propertiesinjuneau.com Source 3: royalalaskanmovers.com Source 4: weidner.com

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Juneau, AKFrom Census ACS 2024.