Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $3,320 to $3,484 per week in Sitka, AK

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room
Location: Sitka, AK
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $3,320 to $3,484 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/23/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Empower Professionals Inc. to find a qualified OR RN in Sitka, Alaska, 99836!

Registered Nurse – Operating Room – Days 4x10, Tuesday-Friday – Relocation Candidates Welcome Location: Sitka, AK Duration: 13 Weeks Specialty: Operating Room Shift Time: Days 4x10, Tuesday-Friday Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours/Week Start: 11/23/2026 We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join a critical access hospital in Sitka, AK. In this role, you will provide expert perioperative nursing care across all phases of the surgical experience, collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the broader OR team. If you are a skilled OR nurse with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities • Perform comprehensive preoperative patient assessments and prepare patients for surgical procedures • Serve in scrub and circulating roles to support a wide range of surgical specialties and procedures • Maintain strict aseptic technique and enforce infection control standards throughout the perioperative process • Anticipate surgeon needs and efficiently manage instrumentation, supplies, and equipment during procedures • Monitor and document patient safety, positioning, and physiologic status throughout the intraoperative phase • Coordinate care during patient handoff and provide thorough postoperative reporting to PACU staff • Participate in surgical counts, timeout procedures, and quality improvement initiatives to ensure patient safety ✅ Requirements • Active AK or Compact RN license • BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications • 3+ years of Operating Room experience • CNOR certification preferred Pay Pay range: $3,320 to $3,484 per week. Travel OR RN package: up to $3,484/week (40 hours) = $41/hour taxable + up to $1,844/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules. Local package: $83/hour fully taxable ($3,320/week for 40 hours). Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.

About Empower Professionals Inc.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, Empower Professionals Inc. is a privately owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with more than 20 years of experience connecting skilled professionals with leading organizations. We serve clients across healthcare, pharma, financial services, energy and education, and we have built our reputation on accountability, transparency and long-term relationships. Travel nurses choose Empower because we treat every clinician as a partner, not a placement. Our recruiters take the time to understand your specialty, preferred locations and career goals, then match you with assignments that fit. We offer [competitive weekly pay, housing stipends, health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), license reimbursement], along with [24/7 clinical support] and a dedicated recruiter who stays with you from your first submission to your final shift. We have placed N number clinicians in [specialties, e.g. ICU, ER, Med-Surg, L&D] roles across [states or regions]. Apply today and let Empower help you take the next step in your nursing career.

Requirements

Active AK or Compact RN license BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications 3+ years of Operating Room experience CNOR certification preferred

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