
Pediatric | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Fairbanks, AK
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.17
- Weekly
- $2,310
- Yearly (full-time)
- $120,120
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
- Start date
- November 15, 2026
This job pays about $64.17/hour — 22% above 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, 36 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
- 228 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alaska from 6 agencies, 54 of them in Fairbanks.
- Pay in these listings: $25.06 – $100/hour, median $70.31/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Alaska: $52.64/hour ($109,491/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($76.29/hour across 71 jobs).
Job description
Pediatric Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 16-Week Contract in Fairbanks, Alaska
Position Overview
Join a pediatric nursing team in Fairbanks, Alaska, as a Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN) on a 16-week travel nursing assignment. This on-site Alaska travel nurse job is ideal for an experienced pediatric RN who is passionate about providing safe, compassionate care to children and families in a collaborative hospital setting. Fairbanks offers a distinctive Interior Alaska experience, with breathtaking natural scenery, outdoor adventures, and opportunities to view the northern lights.
Pediatric Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Nursing
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
- Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
- Start Date: November 15, 2026
- Assignment Duration: 16 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Weekend Requirement: Approximately two weekends per month
- Holiday Requirement: Based on unit needs
- On-Call: Not required
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
- Housing: Complimentary housing may be available for one occupant; pet-friendly units are not available
Pediatric Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent pediatric nursing experience
- Active Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license, or willingness to begin the Alaska licensure process promptly upon acceptance
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an on-site pediatric care environment
- Flexibility to float to other departments when needed
Pediatric RN Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, age-appropriate nursing care to pediatric patients
- Assess patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, and monitor responses to care
- Collaborate with providers, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support individualized care plans
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in the medical record
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and a positive experience for children and their families
- Float to other departments as needed to support continuity of patient care
Apply now for this Pediatric Registered Nurse travel contract in Fairbanks, Alaska, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving children and families.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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