# Job Opportunity – Operating Room RN – Alaska
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Alaska
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 Day shifts (either 0645-1915 or 0900-2130), 13-week assignment with 60 guaranteed hours per two-week period. Weekend coverage required; call limited to coverage for call-offs only.
Highlights:
- Work at a prestigious Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center recognized as the best hospital in Alaska
- 407-bed acute care facility utilizing Epic charting system
- Comprehensive case mix including trauma (MVA, GSW, orthopedic, neuro), bariatric, orthopedic/spine, neurosurgery, gynecology, ENT, urology, vascular, and pediatric cases
- Advanced surgical technology including Da Vinci Xi Robot, Mazor Robotic Spine System, and Stealth navigation
- 18 operating rooms with diverse surgical specialties and procedures
- Free parking and scrubs provided
Requirements:
- Current Alaska RN license (must be in hand for expedited offer consideration)
- Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
- BLS certification required; ACLS and CNOR preferred
- Level II Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma experience preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Two professional references covering one year within the last three years
- Willingness to work 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work at Alaska's premier healthcare facility, providing care across a wide spectrum of surgical specialties using cutting-edge technology. Join a Magnet-recognized team committed to clinical excellence and work with an interdisciplinary support system including pharmacy, radiology, lift teams, and interpretation services. This role is ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking to expand their skills in a high-acuity, dynamic environment while enjoying the unique professional and personal opportunities Alaska has to offer.
Please note: All requested time off must be submitted with your application. Flexibility to float to similar units within scope may be required. Time off requests are approved on an individual basis.