Job Opportunity – Operating Room Registered Nurse – Alaska
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 Days (0645-1915) or 4x10 Days (0900-2130), weekend coverage required
Highlights:
- 13-week assignment at a 407-bed acute care Magnet facility and Level II Trauma Center
- Diverse case mix including trauma, bariatric, orthopedic/spine, neurosurgery, gynecology, ENT, vascular, urology, and pediatric procedures
- Advanced technology environment featuring XI Robot, Stealth, and Mazor Robot Spine systems
- Epic EMR charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support
- 18 operating rooms with 40 average daily census; guaranteed 60 hours per two-week period
- Free parking and scrubs provided
Requirements:
- Active Alaska RN license required (must be in hand for expedited processing)
- Minimum 2 years of recent OR nursing experience required
- Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
- BLS certification required; ACLS and CNOR preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience with extensive surgical specialties including orthopedics, neurosurgery, trauma, general surgery, gynecology, ENT, urology, and vascular procedures
- Must reside at least 50 miles from facility (local candidates not accepted)
- Hepatitis B vaccination required (titers or declination not accepted)
- Willingness to work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
- Two professional references covering one year within the last three years
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers OR nurses the chance to work in Alaska's premier healthcare facility, recognized as the state's best hospital by U.S. News & World Report. You'll gain exposure to complex, diverse surgical cases ranging from trauma and orthopedic procedures to advanced robotic surgeries, all while working alongside a dedicated Magnet-recognized team committed to clinical excellence. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced perioperative nurses seeking professional growth in a state-of-the-art environment with comprehensive support services.