Travel Operating Room RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a travel contract at an acute care facility in Alaska, requiring robotic surgery experience and an active AK RN license.

• Work in the Operating Room of a 152-bed acute care, Magnet-designated hospital in Alaska
• Day shift position with hours of either 6:45–17:15 or 8:45–19:15 depending on unit needs
• 4x10-hour shift schedule
• On-call is required, with weekend assignments based on unit needs
• Weekend work required (Saturday or Sunday every weekend)
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Block schedule availability to be discussed during interview
• Charting is done in Cerner

• Active Alaska (AK) RN license required — pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• Robotic surgery experience is required
• Experience with code response, fire safety, malignant hypothermia, electrosurgical units, arthroscopes, and laparoscopes required
• Some trauma experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Navy scrubs required; OR scrubs are provided by the facility
• No RTO restrictions, but all time-off requests must be submitted prior to contract signing — no changes will be accepted after the contract is signed
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration
• No cost parking is available in the nearby parking structure

American Traveler Job  #P-681658. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Operating Room

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.