Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Anchorage, Alaska

Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses can bring their perioperative expertise to a high-acuity operating room in Anchorage, Alaska. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to support a broad range of surgical services in a Magnet-designated, Level II trauma setting while working with diverse patient populations and advanced surgical technology. Anchorage combines a vibrant healthcare community with breathtaking mountain scenery, abundant outdoor recreation, and easy access to Alaska’s unique natural environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260-$2,380
• Location: Anchorage, Alaska
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital operating room
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Schedule: Day shifts; 3×12-hour shifts or 4×10-hour shifts, with start times generally at 6:45 a.m. or 9:00 a.m.
• Shift Duration: 12-hour days
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage is required; specific coverage varies
• Call: Limited call coverage for call-offs only
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours every two weeks, with the possibility of being called off for one 12-hour shift per two-week period

Operating Room Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent operating room nursing or perioperative nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing assignment experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible
• Active Alaska Registered Nurse license; a pending license may be considered, but an Alaska RN license must be in hand for an expedited offer
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS and CNOR certifications preferred
• Recent Epic electronic health record charting experience
• Strong experience with surgical procedures across multiple specialties, including general, vascular, thoracic, orthopedic, neurologic, ENT, urologic, gynecologic, ophthalmic, pediatric, and trauma services
• Ability to float within scope to comparable units or nearby affiliated locations as needed
• Must meet travel nurse eligibility requirements, including a permanent residence at least 50 miles from the assignment location

Perioperative Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care for neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, supplies, and surgical instruments for scheduled and urgent procedures
• Support scrub and circulating functions while maintaining sterile technique, surgical safety standards, and accurate documentation
• Care for patients undergoing procedures such as abdominal and vascular surgery, thoracotomy and lung resection, spine and orthopedic procedures, trauma surgery, bariatric surgery, cesarean sections, and complex pediatric cases
• Assist with advanced surgical technology, including XI, Stealth, and Mazor robotic systems
• Monitor patients during procedures, administer blood and blood products as appropriate, and support airway, vascular access, specimen handling, and cell-saver processes
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, procedural teams, and interdisciplinary partners to promote efficient patient flow and excellent patient outcomes
• Respond to urgent surgical needs and maintain readiness for trauma and emergency cases
• Float within scope when needed and participate in weekend and limited call coverage

Why Work in Anchorage, Alaska?

Anchorage offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and outdoor adventure for travel nurses. Residents enjoy convenient access to hiking, skiing, wildlife viewing, coastal scenery, and stunning mountain landscapes, along with the cultural amenities and community atmosphere of Alaska’s largest city.

Apply now to advance your travel nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Anchorage, Alaska.

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.