Med/Surg RN in Ketchikan, Alaska
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Ketchikan, AK
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,064/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.33
- Weekly
- $2,064
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,328
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $57.33/hour — 9% 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
- 224 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alaska from 6 agencies, 9 of them in Ketchikan.
- Pay in these listings: $25.06 – $100/hour, median $70.69/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Alaska: $52.64/hour ($109,491/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($76.82/hour across 67 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a travel assignment as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Ketchikan, Alaska. You will care for adult medical-surgical patients while working rotating 12-hour shifts that may include days, evenings, or nights. This opportunity welcomes first-time travelers and offers the chance to experience island life in Southeast Alaska between shifts, with clinical support from your nursing experience, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and EPIC proficiency.
Weather:
Expect cool temperatures, frequent cloud cover, and periodic rain, with crisp air and occasional breaks of sunshine. Waterproof layers and comfortable shoes are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
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Historic Stroll: Explore Creek Street, a scenic boardwalk lined with shops, galleries, and waterfront views.
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Cultural Visit: See the impressive totem poles and learn about local Indigenous heritage at Totem Bight State Historical Park.
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Nature Day Trip: Take a full-day excursion into Misty Fjords National Monument for dramatic waterways, forests, and mountain scenery.
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Wildlife Day Trip: Enjoy a guided day trip by boat to look for whales, eagles, seals, and other coastal wildlife.
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Outdoor Escape: Hike or picnic around Ward Lake and enjoy the peaceful rainforest setting.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Ketchikan, Alaska
Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts; 3 shifts per week, with days, evenings, or nights based on unit needs
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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