Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – OR (Operating Room) in Kodiak, Alaska, United States. Start date: 10/05/2026 for a multi‑week travel assignment. Weekly pay range: $3,236–$3,341 per week. Guaranteed hours: 72 hours per two weeks (may be called off for one 8-hour shift every two weeks). Shift: 5x8 Days. Setting: hospital-based perioperative environment with a Level IV trauma designation.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,236–$3,341 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 72 hours per 2 weeks
- Contract duration: multi-week travel assignment
- Shift: 5x8 Days
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Housing provided (1-bedroom units) with move-in timing aligned to contract start

Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care in the operating room, including circulating and scrub role support
- Assist with general OR procedures across laparoscopic and open abdominal cases, orthopedics/spine, thoracic, and urology surgeries
- Administer blood products as ordered, monitor patient status, and manage wound care and infection control protocols
- Maintain sterile technique and enforce universal protocol (time-out) to ensure patient safety
- Document care in the EHR (Epic) and coordinate with the surgical team throughout pre-op, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia care
- Respond to intraoperative emergencies and support patient advocacy during the perioperative process

Requirements
- Active compact state RN license must be in hand at submission
- Certifications: ACLS and BLS
- Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience; perioperative/OR experience strongly preferred
- Education: RN degree as required for licensure (not specified beyond standard expectations)
- Perioperative skills: general OR procedures, laparoscopic and open abdominal cases, orthopedics/spine, thoracic, urology; blood product administration; wound management; sterile technique; universal protocol; pre-op/PACU
- Scheduling: Weekend on-call required; facility policies may require occasional travel between nearby sites; must be able to commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays
- References: 2 references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Additional: Locals not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility

Benefits and Support
- Housing provided (typical 1-bedroom units) with move-in timing aligned to contract start
- Orientation: 40 hours
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing and processing for assignment
- Nationwide assignments available
- Extension opportunities and return staff eligible after 3 months
- COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine status unknown
- Parking: Free; Epic charting

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.