Travel Operating Room RN - $2,282 per week

American Traveler 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: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel assignment at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma hospital in Alaska, requiring an active AK RN license and a minimum of 2 years of OR experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting - Magnet Facility, Level II Trauma Center, and USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska with 407 staffed beds
• Operating Room (OR) unit
• 3x12-hour day shifts; shift start times vary between 6:45 AM–7:15 PM or 9:00 AM–9:30 PM
• Weekend work required
• On-call is limited to coverage for call-offs only
• May float to like units within scope as needed to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling is not available
• Charting via Epic (required)
• Hospital-provided scrubs
• Free parking on-site

Requirements

• Active Alaska (AK) RN license required; pending license may be accepted but AK RN license must be in hand prior to offer
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS and CNOR certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

Additional Information

• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Travelers may be expected to float between facilities within the state; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed upfront; RTO is approved on an individual basis and requests made after submission or offer may be denied
• At least 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting are required for consideration
• SSN and DOB are required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-712481. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.