Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,400 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Palmer, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse specializing in circulating roles is sought for a facility located in Palmer, Alaska. This urgent need involves dayshift hours from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The role requires a highly experienced candidate with a focus on urology, orthopedic, and other surgical cases, supporting the ongoing operational needs of the facility.

Job Details:

• Location: 2500 S Woodworth Loop, Palmer, Alaska, 99645

• Schedule: Dayshift, 7:00 AM 4:00 PM, minimum of 40 hours per week

• Required Qualifications:

  • RN Licensure
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) -- facility will assist with obtaining if needed
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) -- preferred but not mandatory
  • 3 years' circulating experience in operating room settings
  • Experience with ENT, gastrointestinal, gynecology, urology, or orthopedic cases
  • Must be located more than 50 miles from the facility
  • Must include the home address on submission; SSN required on candidates tax page (do not include SSN in submission email or packet)

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • ACLS and PALS certifications (facility will assist with obtaining)
  • Experience with green scrubs preferred

• Additional Information:

  • Scrubs required: Green
  • Travelers must include necessary information for submission; submissions without complete information will be rejected
  • No holiday coverage required
  • This position is a replacement of permanent staff

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1281302. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus