OR | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Anchorage, AK

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Anchorage, AK

Travel OR RN job in Anchorage, Alaska: join a high-acuity operating room team and support diverse surgical cases in an award-recognized acute care hospital.

Join a high-acuity Operating Room team in Anchorage, Alaska, where every day brings opportunities to work with a diverse surgical caseload and advanced technology in a respected, award-recognized acute care setting. This travel Registered Nurse (RN) role is a great fit for a confident perioperative nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and enjoys supporting exceptional patient care across a broad range of surgical procedures.

Job Details

• Location: Anchorage, AK 99508
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,520 - $2,650
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Shift Duration: 10 hour days
• Shift Pattern: Day shift coverage with start times that may vary; weekend coverage required
• Shifts per Week: Typically 3 shifts per week
• Charting System: Epic
• Setting: Acute care hospital, operating room
• Call: Limited to coverage for call-offs only
• Floating: May float within scope to like units as needed

Job Requirements

• Active Alaska RN license in hand required for immediate consideration
• 2 years of recent Operating Room experience required
• BLS required
• ACLS preferred
• CNOR preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience supporting a broad range of surgical cases preferred, including general, neuro, ortho, vascular, gyn, ENT, urology, thoracic, pediatrics, and trauma
• Ability to work weekends and selected major holidays as required
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• Previous perioperative nursing experience in a fast-paced acute care environment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in the operating room
• Prepare patients, equipment, and the surgical environment for a wide variety of procedures
• Support intraoperative patient care, monitoring, and teamwork with surgeons and anesthesia providers
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic throughout the surgical workflow
• Assist with circulating responsibilities and surgical case coordination
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support efficient room turnover and exceptional patient outcomes
• Adapt to a diverse case mix that may include trauma, pediatrics, orthopedics, neurology, vascular, ENT, urology, and more
• Follow safety, infection prevention, and sterile technique standards at all times

Location Highlights

• Anchorage offers an incredible mix of city convenience and outdoor adventure, with stunning mountain views and easy access to Alaska’s natural beauty.
• Enjoy a community known for its scenic surroundings, vibrant culture, and year-round opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and exploring the outdoors.
• This is an ideal destination for travelers seeking Alaska nursing jobs and a rewarding career experience in a memorable location.

Apply now to join this travel Operating Room RN opportunity in Anchorage, AK and take the next step in your perioperative nursing career.

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.