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: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Anchorage, Alaska. This position involves providing specialized perioperative patient care within a busy acute hospital setting. The role requires collaboration with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes during various surgical procedures.
Job Details:
- Shift: 3x12-hour days, with start times fluctuating between 0645-1915 or 0900-2130.
- Schedule: 12 hours shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand, BLS certification, at least 2 years of OR experience, experience with Epic charting system, shift duration of 12 hours, and minimum of 0 years of experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS and CNOR certification.
- Patient Care and Responsibilities: Providing perioperative care in the operating room across adult patient populations, including trauma, vascular, neuro, and specialty surgeries such as bariatric, gynecological, and urological procedures.
- Additional Information: Must be willing to work 2 out of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) and shift coverage may include float within scope to meet operational needs. Candidates must be at least 50 miles from the facility at the time of application, with pending licenses accepted provided they are in hand before the assignment begins.
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-24
Cross Country Job ID #1278931. 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: 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