Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Alaska
Travel Nurse RN jobs in Alaska are concentrated in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, where Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Regional Hospital, and Bartlett Regional Hospital maintain consistent staffing demand for registered nurses. Critical care, emergency, and med-surg are the specialties with the most sustained openings, reflecting the high-acuity patient population across the state's major facilities. Demand holds strong year-round, with remote and rural site assignments adding volume beyond the main metro markets. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a CVOR RN for a Level II Trauma hospital, requiring an active AK RN license and at least 1 year of CVOR experience.
Details
- Work in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) of an acute care hospital
- Performs procedures including atrial septal defect repair, CABG, MAZE procedure, mitral valve replacement, and TAVR
- Uses cell saver equipment
- Charting in Epic
- Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours (7:00-17:00)
- On-call required, including weekend on-call
- Floating required within scope to meet facility needs
- Open to block scheduling
Requirements
- Active AK RN license (in hand preferred, compact accepted)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum 1 year of CVOR experience required
- Skilled in administration of blood and blood products, infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (time out) procedure, and wound management
- Must provide 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility recognized as a USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
- Scrubs provided
- Must disclose any prior work history with the health system, including permanent, travel, or registry/per-diem roles, with location and dates
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travelers
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Local candidates are not accepted
- All requested time off must be submitted with the application for consideration
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Free parking available
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a CVOR RN for a Level II Trauma hospital, requiring an active AK RN license and at least 1 year of CVOR experience.
Details
- Work in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) of an acute care hospital
- Performs procedures including atrial septal defect repair, CABG, MAZE procedure, mitral valve replacement, and TAVR
- Uses cell saver equipment
- Charting in Epic
- Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours (7:00-17:00)
- On-call required, including weekend on-call
- Floating required within scope to meet facility needs
- Open to block scheduling
Requirements
- Active AK RN license (in hand preferred, compact accepted)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Minimum 1 year of CVOR experience required
- Skilled in administration of blood and blood products, infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (time out) procedure, and wound management
- Must provide 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility recognized as a USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
- Scrubs provided
- Must disclose any prior work history with the health system, including permanent, travel, or registry/per-diem roles, with location and dates
- Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a travelers
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Local candidates are not accepted
- All requested time off must be submitted with the application for consideration
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Free parking available
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The qualifications that appear most often in travel nurse RN jobs across Alaska.
- Active Alaska RN license or compact license recognized by the Alaska Board of Nursing
- Current BLS certification and ACLS or PALS depending on unit assignment
- Minimum one to two years of acute care RN experience in a relevant specialty
- Completion of an accredited associate or bachelor of science in nursing program
- Demonstrated competency in electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to complete compliance requirements including drug screening and background check
Travel Nurse RN Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a travel nurse rn in Alaska?
To become a travel nurse rn in Alaska, you must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Alaska Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam after graduating from an accredited nursing program. Alaska is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other states must apply for an Alaska-specific license before starting an assignment. Most travel contracts in Alaska also require documented acute care experience in your specialty.
How much do travel nurse RNs make in Alaska?
Travel nurse RNs in Alaska earn a median of about $109,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,030 for the lowest 10% to over $149,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire travel nurse rns in Alaska?
Companies currently hiring travel nurse rns in Alaska include American Traveler and Voyage Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alaska's relatively small number of major hospital systems means that large regional health networks and federally operated facilities, including Indian Health Service sites, account for a significant share of available travel nursing contracts.
Which Alaska cities have the most travel nurse rn jobs?
The Alaska cities with the most travel nurse rn openings are Anchorage, Ketchikan, and Juneau. Anchorage drives the largest share given its role as the state's primary referral hub, home to the biggest acute care hospitals, while Fairbanks and Juneau draw openings through their regional medical centers serving large geographic catchment areas across interior and Southeast Alaska.
How can I get hired as a travel nurse rn in Alaska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a new graduate residency or nurse internship program at one of Alaska's larger hospital systems, such as Providence Alaska Medical Center or Alaska Regional Hospital, which run structured transition-to-practice programs for nurses with limited acute care hours. Applying to med-surg or general telemetry units first builds the documented specialty experience most travel contracts require. Holding an active Alaska RN license and any relevant certification before applying gives candidates a measurable advantage over out-of-state applicants still awaiting licensure.
Where can I find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Alaska?
You can find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in Alaska on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Alaska facilities and travel contracts. Find roles that fit your specialty, preferred location, and assignment length, then apply directly to the listings that match.
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