Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,640 per week

About the Role

Operating Room Nurse (OR) position in Anchorage, AK, providing specialized nursing care in a busy surgical environment. This role focuses on orthopedics, total joints, neuro, and robotics procedures, requiring a proactive approach to patient advocacy and team collaboration to ensure optimal perioperative outcomes.

The surgical unit has 11 ORs and performs procedures such as total joints, multi-level spine fusions, and robotic cases (gynecology, colorectal, general). Experience as a circulator and as a Scrub RN is preferred. The unit uses Epic EMR and emphasizes a positive outlook and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized perioperative nursing care in the operating room.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in orthopedic, neuro, and robotic surgical procedures.
• Serve as a circulator and/or Scrub RN as needed.
• Take on-call shifts, averaging 5-6 weekdays and 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks.

Requirements

• Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Minimum of 0 years of experience (entry-level considered).
• Ability to work three 12-hour shifts per week (10 hours each), totaling a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Availability to start on 09/14/2026 and end on 12/14/2026.
• Weekend work and on-call duties during weekdays if scheduled.

Schedule

• Three 12-hour shifts per week (10 hours each).
• Minimum of 40 hours per week.
• On-call shifts required: 5-6 weekdays and 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit/free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Pay

Pay package is based on 10-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Cross Country Nurses

At Cross Country, we support travel nurses by offering competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that understands the demands of front-line nursing. Our goal is to help you build a career that aligns with your lifestyle, values, and impact—one assignment at a time.