Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,845 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) - located in Alaska. This position involves providing specialized nursing care within the operating room environment at a magnet hospital with Level II Trauma designation. The RN will support a variety of surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes during surgery.

Job Details

• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CNOR (preferred)
• Education and Experience: AK Registered Nurse license in hand; minimum of 2 years of operating room experience required
• Location Requirements: Must have AK RN license in hand for auto offer; candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; travel experience not required
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week, starting 11/09/2026 and ending 05/10/2027
• Responsibilities include assisting with diverse surgical procedures such as abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, hysterectomy, and knee arthroscopy, as well as managing blood and blood products and operating specialized surgical equipment.
• Clinical familiarity with Epic charting system and surgical support equipment like the Stealth and Mazor Robot Spine is preferred.
• Must be willing to work 2 out of the 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.
• Candidates will support trauma, orthopedic, neuro, gynecology, vascular, and other surgical cases within the facility, with potential float to like units based on operational needs.
• All submissions require 2 references covering at least one year within the last three years, including charge and lead RNs if applicable.
• Ability to complete modules in advance, with self-reported hours, is necessary.

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 #1328295. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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