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Healthcare H-1B sponsorship jobs in Alaska are concentrated at major health systems like Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, with Anchorage accounting for the largest share of openings. Demand runs across physicians, registered nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals, driven by Alaska's persistent rural healthcare workforce shortages and its reliance on federally qualified health centers statewide.
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Location: Ketchikan, AK
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Shift Length: Variable
FTE: 1.00
Benefit Eligibility: Full-time benefits
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN in our PACU for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $44.27 – $71.09. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Hiring Bonus and Relocation Bonus may be available!
Ketchikan, Alaska is truly the beginning of the last frontier. Set at the southernmost entrance to Alaska's famed Inside Passage—a network of waterways that snake through some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness in the world—Ketchikan is best known for abundant salmon, idyllic scenery, rich hunting grounds, and an incredibly rich Alaska Native culture.
Ketchikan Medical Center is not your ordinary Critical Access Hospital.
In 1923, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace opened the Little Flower Hospital, the first hospital in Ketchikan. A century later, that hospital has become PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center, a vital institution dedicated to delivering top-quality care. The center is unwavering in promoting health and well-being, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by a team of compassionate healthcare professionals.
Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.
Essential Functions
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
- Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
- Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
- Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
- Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Preferred: Specialty certification
Experience
- Required: Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Pre-op/PACU RN.
- Clinical experience as an OR Staff RN preferred.
Credentials
- Required: Registered Nurse
- Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
- Required: ACLS and PALS at date of hire or transfer
Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)
- Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)
- Basic computer skills. (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
- Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
- Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
- Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
Job ID: 126061
Location: Ketchikan, AK
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Shift Length: Variable
FTE: 1.00
Benefit Eligibility: Full-time benefits
Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a RN in our PACU for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $44.27 – $71.09. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Hiring Bonus and Relocation Bonus may be available!
Ketchikan, Alaska is truly the beginning of the last frontier. Set at the southernmost entrance to Alaska's famed Inside Passage—a network of waterways that snake through some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness in the world—Ketchikan is best known for abundant salmon, idyllic scenery, rich hunting grounds, and an incredibly rich Alaska Native culture.
Ketchikan Medical Center is not your ordinary Critical Access Hospital.
In 1923, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace opened the Little Flower Hospital, the first hospital in Ketchikan. A century later, that hospital has become PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center, a vital institution dedicated to delivering top-quality care. The center is unwavering in promoting health and well-being, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by a team of compassionate healthcare professionals.
Provides professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.
Essential Functions
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs.
- Documents patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
- Directs and delegates care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence.
- Ensures own professional effectiveness through education and professional development.
- Participates in the development of and maintains established hospital policies, procedures and objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection prevention program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Required: degree from an Accredited School of Nursing
- Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Preferred: Specialty certification
Experience
- Required: Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Pre-op/PACU RN.
- Clinical experience as an OR Staff RN preferred.
Credentials
- Required: Registered Nurse
- Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
- Required: ACLS and PALS at date of hire or transfer
Skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs. (Required)
- Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient/family centered work environment. (Required)
- Able to support and interpret medical center philosophy, policy and procedures. (Required)
- Basic computer skills. (Required)
Working Conditions
Lifting
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
- Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
- Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
- Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
- Bending/stooping/squatting/reaching/kneeling frequently.
- Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
Mental/Visual
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.
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Which healthcare companies sponsor H-1B visas in Alaska?
The largest H-1B sponsors in Alaska's healthcare sector include Providence Alaska Medical Center, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, and Bartlett Regional Hospital. Federally qualified health centers and tribal health organizations across the state have historically filed H-1B petitions for physicians and advanced practice providers to serve remote and underserved communities.
Which cities in Alaska have the most healthcare H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Anchorage has the highest concentration of healthcare H-1B roles, home to the state's largest hospitals and specialty clinics. Fairbanks and Juneau also see consistent demand, particularly for physicians and pharmacists. Beyond these urban centers, rural hubs like Bethel and Dillingham generate H-1B filings through tribal health corporations serving Alaska Native populations across vast geographic regions.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Alaska?
Roles requiring a specific professional degree in a defined field are well suited for H-1B sponsorship. In Alaska, this commonly includes physicians across specialties, dentists, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists, and clinical psychologists. Registered nursing positions are less straightforward under the H-1B specialty occupation standard, though advanced practice registered nurses with graduate-level credentials have a stronger basis for qualification.
How do I find healthcare H-1B sponsorship jobs in Alaska?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking H-1B sponsorship and filters healthcare jobs in Alaska by visa type, making it faster than general job searches. You can browse roles at Alaska's major health systems and tribal health organizations in one place. Focusing on employers with a documented history of H-1B filings in healthcare, as reflected in Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, improves your chances of finding a genuine sponsor.
Are there any state-specific considerations for healthcare H-1B sponsorship in Alaska?
Alaska's geographic isolation and chronic provider shortages mean healthcare employers here are often more motivated to pursue H-1B sponsorship than counterparts in less underserved states. Tribal health organizations operate under specific federal frameworks and may have separate hiring processes. Alaska also has licensure requirements through the Alaska State Medical Board and Alaska Board of Pharmacy that must be satisfied independently of H-1B approval, so confirming licensure eligibility early in the process matters.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B healthcare jobs in Alaska?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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