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: 11/16/2026
- 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: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma hospital, requiring an active AK RN license and 2+ years of OR experience.
Details
- Acute hospital setting within the Operating Room unit
- Level II Trauma, Magnet-designated facility
- Day shift schedule, either 3x12-hour (0645-1915) or 4x10-hour (0900-2130) shifts
- Weekend shifts required
- On-call limited to coverage for call-offs only
- May float to like units within the hospital or affiliate facilities as needed
- Epic EMR used for charting
- 1:1 patient ratio experience
Requirements
- Active AK RN license required in hand
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room RN experience required
- BLS certification required; ACLS and CNOR certifications preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Level I Trauma experience preferred
- Proof of certifications and two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required for consideration
- Hepatitis B vaccination required (titers or declinations not accepted)
Additional Information
- Perform OR nursing duties across a wide range of surgical specialties including general, vascular, gynecologic, orthopedic, neurologic, urologic, ENT, thoracic, and trauma surgery
- Scrub attire provided by facility
- Must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
- Former permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
- Travelers may work a maximum of 1 calendar year in this assignment before requiring a 6-month break prior to returning
- Local candidates not accepted; must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Minimal RTO accommodated; all time off requests must be submitted in advance for approval
- Free parking available
American Traveler Job ID #P-771465. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.