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ICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Assignment in Anchorage, Alaska

Advance your critical care nursing career with a 13-week ICU travel nurse assignment in Anchorage, Alaska, beginning November 23, 2026. Care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a high-acuity medical-surgical ICU while working with advanced critical-care technology and a collaborative interdisciplinary team. This Alaska travel nursing opportunity combines complex clinical experience with access to outdoor adventure and breathtaking natural beauty.

ICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260–$2,380
• Assignment Type: 13-week ICU travel nursing assignment
• Location: Anchorage, Alaska
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; days, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Unit: 27-bed medical-surgical ICU with an average daily census of approximately 21
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Documentation: Epic experience required
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend shifts may be required to support unit needs
• Float Expectations: May float within scope to like units or nearby affiliated locations as needed

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending licensure may be considered, but an Alaska license in hand is required for expedited offer processing
• At least 2 years of recent ICU or comparable critical-care nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• TNCC certification requested for the assignment
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Demonstrated ability to care for patients with complex medical, cardiac, surgical, neurologic, respiratory, and trauma conditions
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, and required holidays
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and adaptability in a high-acuity critical-care setting
• Travelers must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location; local candidates are not accepted

ICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients while maintaining a typical 1:2 assignment ratio
• Care for patients experiencing cardiac and surgical conditions, open-heart recovery, neuro-interventional procedures, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, trauma, spinal cord injury, and targeted temperature management needs
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, continuous sedation, IV insulin protocols, and vasoactive or cardiac medication infusions
• Perform or assist with arterial line management, central line care, chest tube procedures, PICC line management, blood product administration, and IV placement
• Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Support patients requiring advanced therapies and equipment, including CRRT, IABP, Impella, TandemHeart, and intracranial pressure monitoring
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Promote infection prevention, patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuity of care
• Float to comparable units within scope and support facility needs as assigned

Travel Nursing in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage combines the energy and amenities of Alaska’s largest city with easy access to dramatic mountains, coastal landscapes, wildlife, and year-round outdoor recreation. It is an excellent destination for ICU nurses who want to expand their professional experience while exploring a distinctive and adventurous community.

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Anchorage, Alaska, and take your critical-care expertise on the road.

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.