Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - in Anchorage, AK

Overview

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Anchorage, AK
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $2,280 to $2,421 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - Travel - (OR RN)

Start Date:

6/1/2026 Available

Shifts:

12 D Pay Rate: $2280.00 - $2421.00

11 OR suites. Unit sees Total Joints, Multi-level spine fusions, Variety of Xi Robotic cases (GYN, Colorectal, General). Very little ENT, Dental, Eyes or plastics. Anchorage has many fine restaurants, museums and shopping. Alyeska Ski Resort for downhill skiing only 40 miles away, and Cross Country skiing is available in the city of Anchorage. Kenai Peninsula has beautiful coastline and national parks.

Travel Operating Room Nurse assignments in Anchorage, AK give you the opportunity to work in a modern surgical department at the facility, a 250-bed acute care hospital. The hospital provides comprehensive surgical services and is known for advanced technology, including robotic-assisted procedures and a strong focus on patient safety. You will assist with a variety of surgeries, maintain sterile technique, and document care using electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Anchorage offers stunning mountain views, abundant wildlife, and access to outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and fishing. The city’s unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty makes it an appealing destination for travel nurses.

To qualify, you need current nursing licensure, recent operating room experience, and proficiency with EMR systems. Recommended skills include strong attention to detail, communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, and perks, plus dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel Operating Room Nurse assignment in Anchorage, AK.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, OR
• Experience:
  
  2 years
• Licenses: RN-AK
• Certifications:
  
  ACLS-AHA
• SSN Required
• DOB Required
• Work History:
  Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year
• Total joints, Neuro and Xi Robots

Preferred Qualifications

• EPIC
• Scrub experience

Since opening its doors in 1963, this 250-bed hospital has offered a broad spectrum of health services for patients in Anchorage, Alaska and the surrounding region. A proud member of the Hospital Corporation of America and consistently accredited by The Joint Commission, it is the only non-military hospital in the state of Alaska with its own landing strip, allowing the hospital’s Life Flight Air Ambulance to transport critical care patients.

These dedicated healthcare professionals take pride in their ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare in Alaska.

Facility Location

Glacier cruises, white water rafting, wildlife excursions—these are just some of the exciting outdoor pursuits that travelers enjoy when they work in Anchorage. Surrounded by dramatic glaciers, majestic mountains and an abundance of wildlife, this region of Alaska offers a slice of untamed wilderness and excellent travel health care opportunities.

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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