OR Tech in Palmer, Alaska
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Palmer, AK
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,680/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $42.00
- Weekly
- $1,680
- Yearly (full-time)
- $87,360
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $42.00/hour — 20% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alaska ($52.64/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alaska right now
- 237 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alaska from 6 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $32.72 – $113/hour, median $71.11/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Alaska: $52.64/hour ($109,491/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($77.34/hour across 74 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Join a 13-week travel assignment in Palmer, Alaska, as a Surgical Technologist supporting orthopedic, general, spine, vascular, urology, and OB procedures. You will prepare the operating room and sterile field, organize equipment and supplies, pass instruments and fluids, manage specimens, perform counts, and support surgical teams throughout each case.
This weekday day-shift assignment runs from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one rotating weekday off and required call. Robot experience with da Vinci, Mako, and Globus systems is preferred, along with at least three years of experience, BLS, and CRST credentials preferred. Scrubs are provided, and you can enjoy an Alaska-sized change of scenery while working in a focused operating-room setting.
Weather
Palmer typically offers crisp, cool conditions around this time of year, with refreshing outdoor air, changing scenery, and the possibility of snow. Dress in layers to stay comfortable while exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do
- Local Exploration: Enjoy scenic drives and outdoor recreation around Palmer.
- Day Trip: Visit Anchorage for shopping, dining, museums, and additional entertainment.
- Day Trip: Explore nearby mountain landscapes, trails, and viewpoints in the surrounding region.
- Outdoor Adventure: Take a hike or enjoy a relaxing walk while viewing Alaska’s expansive scenery.
- Seasonal Excursion: Experience local winter activities and photograph the area’s dramatic natural surroundings.
Job Specifics
City and State: Palmer, Alaska
Shift: 10-hour days, 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, with one rotating weekday off; call required
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week
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