Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Anchorage, Alaska

Travel Operating Room RN job in Anchorage, Alaska, offering a 13-week contract, Level II trauma experience, and diverse surgical cases. Join a fast-paced perioperative team and care for patients across a broad range of surgical specialties. This on-site travel nursing assignment provides the opportunity to work with advanced surgical technology, collaborate with experienced clinicians, and enjoy Anchorage’s vibrant community, spectacular scenery, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,520-$2,650
• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Location: Anchorage, Alaska 99508
• Healthcare Setting: Level II trauma environment
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Schedule: Day shifts, typically four 10-hour shifts per week; some schedules may be three 12-hour day shifts based on operational needs
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days
• Shift Times: Start times may vary, including approximately 6:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Required; weekend shifts vary
• Call: Limited call coverage for staff call-offs only
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Patient Population: Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent operating room or perioperative RN experience
• Active Alaska RN license; pending licensure may be considered, but the license must be in hand before an auto-offer
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS and CNOR certifications preferred
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Experience with a broad range of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, neurological, vascular, thoracic, gynecological, ENT, urological, pediatric, ophthalmic, and trauma cases
• Strong ability to scrub and support complex surgical procedures within scope of practice
• Willingness to float within scope to like units or nearby affiliated locations when needed
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years
• Availability to work two of the following three major holidays when scheduled: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s
• Travel clinicians must maintain a permanent residence at least 50 miles from the assignment location

Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient perioperative nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures
• Scrub and assist with cases across general surgery, trauma, orthopedics, spine, neurology, thoracic, vascular, gynecology, ENT, urology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, and other specialties
• Prepare operating rooms, supplies, instruments, equipment, and surgical tables according to case requirements
• Support procedures involving advanced technology, including robotic systems, minimally invasive surgery, thoracic procedures, and complex orthopedic and neurological cases
• Verify patient identification, surgical consent, site preparation, specimen handling, and universal protocol requirements
• Maintain sterile technique and follow infection prevention, radiation, laser, fire, and malignant hyperthermia safety standards
• Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes, emergencies, trauma cases, and code situations
• Administer and document medications, blood products, and perioperative interventions within scope
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary support teams
• Complete accurate documentation in Epic and contribute to efficient room turnover and quality patient outcomes

Apply now for this Alaska travel nursing opportunity and join an Anchorage operating room team focused on safe, high-quality surgical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.