Nursing Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Alaska
Alaska's nursing shortage makes it one of the more active states for visa sponsorship hiring, with major health systems like Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage and Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau regularly recruiting internationally trained nurses. Most openings are concentrated in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, spanning acute care, critical care, and rural community health settings.
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Alaska Pacific University (APU) invites applications for Assistant/ Associate Professors of Nursing with demonstrated professional teaching experience and a background in provision of direct clinical services. Applicants must have the desire to teach at all levels of nursing education, including both practical nursing and associate degree nursing students, using a culturally safe curriculum that recognizes the needs of Alaska Native people and rural communities.
THE UNIVERSITY: APU is a small, private liberal arts university, known for experiential and project-based learning. The university campus is in Anchorage, Alaska, a diverse city, and home to more than 300,000 residents. APU offers a unique set of certificates, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate level degrees, with emphasis on Alaska-critical and globally relevant issues. APU is a Tribally Governed, Alaska Native University, serving both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students by honoring Alaska’s Indigenous heritage, exemplifying excellence, and preparing pathways for educational attainment and student success. The university’s mission is: APU provides hands-on education that prepares students to lead with purpose, serve with integrity, and shape a just and self-determined future for Alaska and beyond. APU embraces competency development and cultural relevance throughout the curriculum, fostering high-level intellectual and practical skills, wide-ranging knowledge of science, cultures, and society, and an active commitment to personal and social responsibility.
THE PROGRAM AREAS: APU currently offers the nationally accredited RN-to-BSN degree, an associate degree, practical nursing to RN bridge and licensed practical nursing certificate. In addition to teaching, this position will assist with mentoring and advising students, curriculum evaluation and assessment, and maintaining accreditation standards. The nursing programs are housed in APU’s Institute of Health & Wellness. The nursing programs utilize diverse delivery formats, and the foundation of the program is grounded in the principles of cultural safety and evidence-based practice. The goal of the program is to advance culturally safe nursing care and health outcomes for individuals, communities, and organizations.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The position is a 9-month or 12-month contract, typically teaching 3-4 courses each semester. Course assignments may fall within the content areas of cultural safety, nursing foundations, medical surgical nursing, pharmacology, culturally safe behavioral health, ethics, prenatal and postnatal care, care of children, and other nursing related-content areas. All faculty are encouraged to develop professional expertise or scholarship in their chosen field. Faculty are expected to participate in outcomes assessment, curriculum development, advising, student activities, and other services to the university and broader community. This position may include travel to teach didactic and coordinate clinical nursing experiences in rural villages. Course release time for administrative responsibilities such as program coordination, curriculum, and partnership development will be evaluated individually.
SALARY: Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and teaching experience and is prescribed by a university-wide salary range. APU is a non-tenure college; faculty are eligible for multiyear appointments after initial contracts.
As a non-profit institution, APU aims to offer highly competitive compensation when considered holistically, combining a positive work experience with a generous benefit package and fair salary compensation.
In living this philosophy, APU engages in evaluation and purposeful investments in:
- Quality of work environment
- Meaningful work, feedback, and valued contribution
- Monetary compensation for time and effort
- Benefits that add to quality of life
The right-fit employee for APU is someone who shares the APU values and mission, someone who desires to be part of a small team and work interdependently, someone who works hard but also values time off and a work-life balance, and someone who is looking for a meaningful work experience.
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Spring 2027 or Fall 2027
QUALIFICATIONS: To meet accreditation standards, candidates must have a master’s degree in nursing at a minimum, and encumbered licensure as a nurse in Alaska is preferred. Candidates should be able to demonstrate expertise and core clinical competency. Successful candidates include those with proficient teaching, with active learning strategies and student mentoring or those with extensive professional experience and clinical practice.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application review starts immediately until filled.
Please complete the Application for Employment – up through the “How did you hear about us?” Section and the Background Check forms. The rest of the form may be skipped as education and experience will be included in your Curriculum Vitae (CV). The Equal Opportunity Self Report is optional. Please upload your CV (in a .txt, .doc, or .pdf) at the end of the application form. Additional documents noted below should be emailed to hr@alaskapacific.edu. If your CV exceeds 4 MB, please include it with the other documents.
In addition to a CV, interested candidates should send:
- A letter of interest describing how the applicant’s professional ideals and goals fit with APU’s dedication to experiential and project-based learning;
- A statement of teaching philosophy;
- Names and contact information of three references.
Please submit materials to hr@alaskapacific.edu.
Please direct questions about the position to:
Dr. Marianne Murray
Director of Nursing
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
mmurray@alaskapacific.edu
The position will be open until it is filled.
Alaska Pacific University is an EEO/ADA Employer
Date Posted: October 23, 2026
Alaska Pacific University (APU) invites applications for Assistant/ Associate Professors of Nursing with demonstrated professional teaching experience and a background in provision of direct clinical services. Applicants must have the desire to teach at all levels of nursing education, including both practical nursing and associate degree nursing students, using a culturally safe curriculum that recognizes the needs of Alaska Native people and rural communities.
THE UNIVERSITY: APU is a small, private liberal arts university, known for experiential and project-based learning. The university campus is in Anchorage, Alaska, a diverse city, and home to more than 300,000 residents. APU offers a unique set of certificates, associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate level degrees, with emphasis on Alaska-critical and globally relevant issues. APU is a Tribally Governed, Alaska Native University, serving both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students by honoring Alaska’s Indigenous heritage, exemplifying excellence, and preparing pathways for educational attainment and student success. The university’s mission is: APU provides hands-on education that prepares students to lead with purpose, serve with integrity, and shape a just and self-determined future for Alaska and beyond. APU embraces competency development and cultural relevance throughout the curriculum, fostering high-level intellectual and practical skills, wide-ranging knowledge of science, cultures, and society, and an active commitment to personal and social responsibility.
THE PROGRAM AREAS: APU currently offers the nationally accredited RN-to-BSN degree, an associate degree, practical nursing to RN bridge and licensed practical nursing certificate. In addition to teaching, this position will assist with mentoring and advising students, curriculum evaluation and assessment, and maintaining accreditation standards. The nursing programs are housed in APU’s Institute of Health & Wellness. The nursing programs utilize diverse delivery formats, and the foundation of the program is grounded in the principles of cultural safety and evidence-based practice. The goal of the program is to advance culturally safe nursing care and health outcomes for individuals, communities, and organizations.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION: The position is a 9-month or 12-month contract, typically teaching 3-4 courses each semester. Course assignments may fall within the content areas of cultural safety, nursing foundations, medical surgical nursing, pharmacology, culturally safe behavioral health, ethics, prenatal and postnatal care, care of children, and other nursing related-content areas. All faculty are encouraged to develop professional expertise or scholarship in their chosen field. Faculty are expected to participate in outcomes assessment, curriculum development, advising, student activities, and other services to the university and broader community. This position may include travel to teach didactic and coordinate clinical nursing experiences in rural villages. Course release time for administrative responsibilities such as program coordination, curriculum, and partnership development will be evaluated individually.
SALARY: Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and teaching experience and is prescribed by a university-wide salary range. APU is a non-tenure college; faculty are eligible for multiyear appointments after initial contracts.
As a non-profit institution, APU aims to offer highly competitive compensation when considered holistically, combining a positive work experience with a generous benefit package and fair salary compensation.
In living this philosophy, APU engages in evaluation and purposeful investments in:
- Quality of work environment
- Meaningful work, feedback, and valued contribution
- Monetary compensation for time and effort
- Benefits that add to quality of life
The right-fit employee for APU is someone who shares the APU values and mission, someone who desires to be part of a small team and work interdependently, someone who works hard but also values time off and a work-life balance, and someone who is looking for a meaningful work experience.
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Spring 2027 or Fall 2027
QUALIFICATIONS: To meet accreditation standards, candidates must have a master’s degree in nursing at a minimum, and encumbered licensure as a nurse in Alaska is preferred. Candidates should be able to demonstrate expertise and core clinical competency. Successful candidates include those with proficient teaching, with active learning strategies and student mentoring or those with extensive professional experience and clinical practice.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application review starts immediately until filled.
Please complete the Application for Employment – up through the “How did you hear about us?” Section and the Background Check forms. The rest of the form may be skipped as education and experience will be included in your Curriculum Vitae (CV). The Equal Opportunity Self Report is optional. Please upload your CV (in a .txt, .doc, or .pdf) at the end of the application form. Additional documents noted below should be emailed to hr@alaskapacific.edu. If your CV exceeds 4 MB, please include it with the other documents.
In addition to a CV, interested candidates should send:
- A letter of interest describing how the applicant’s professional ideals and goals fit with APU’s dedication to experiential and project-based learning;
- A statement of teaching philosophy;
- Names and contact information of three references.
Please submit materials to hr@alaskapacific.edu.
Please direct questions about the position to:
Dr. Marianne Murray
Director of Nursing
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
mmurray@alaskapacific.edu
The position will be open until it is filled.
Alaska Pacific University is an EEO/ADA Employer
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Which companies sponsor visas for nurses in Alaska?
Providence Alaska Medical Center is the largest employer and most consistent visa sponsor for nurses in the state. Alaska Regional Hospital (HCA Healthcare) in Anchorage, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium also have documented sponsorship histories. Staffing agencies contracted with these systems sometimes facilitate sponsorship for travel and permanent nursing placements as well.
Which visa types are most common for nursing roles in Alaska?
EB-3 immigrant visas are the most common pathway for internationally trained nurses pursuing permanent roles in Alaska, typically paired with PERM labor certification filed by the employer. The H-1B visa is less common for bedside nursing since most RN roles do not meet the specialty occupation standard. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nurses who meet NCLEX and credential requirements under USMCA.
Which cities in Alaska have the most nursing sponsorship jobs?
Anchorage accounts for the majority of nursing sponsorship opportunities, home to the state's largest hospitals and health systems. Fairbanks and Juneau have a smaller but consistent pool of openings, particularly at regional medical centers. Remote and rural communities across the state, including those served by tribal health organizations, also recruit internationally trained nurses, though these positions often require specific licensing endorsements for Alaska.
How to find nursing visa sponsorship jobs in Alaska?
Migrate Mate is a job board specifically built for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter directly by state and role to surface nursing positions in Alaska where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness. This saves significant time compared to manually reviewing postings, since Migrate Mate focuses exclusively on sponsorship-eligible roles rather than general job listings.
Are there any Alaska-specific considerations for nurses seeking visa sponsorship?
Alaska requires nurses to hold a valid Alaska RN license, and the state participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so compact license holders can work there without a separate endorsement. International nurses must have their credentials evaluated by CGFNS or an equivalent body and pass the NCLEX-RN before licensure. Alaska's remote geography means employers in rural areas sometimes face greater urgency to recruit internationally, which can affect how quickly sponsorship processes move.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored nursing 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.