
OR RN in Anchorage, Alaska
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,493/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $69.25
- Weekly
- $2,493
- Yearly (full-time)
- $129,636
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $69.25/hour — 32% 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
- 247 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alaska from 6 agencies, 129 of them in Anchorage.
- Pay in these listings: $32.72 – $103/hour, median $72.32/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
Join our team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel contract in Anchorage, Alaska. You'll be diving into OR procedures within a bustling Level II Trauma hospital, working 12-hour day shifts—either 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM or 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM—depending on the schedule. This role requires a solid two years of experience and your AK RN license in hand for an immediate start. You'll use your expertise in the operating room environment, with a focus on surgical support, patient safety, and maintaining sterilization standards. Expect to float within your scope to neighboring units if needed, but your primary focus will be the OR. This assignment offers guaranteed hours of 36 per week, with some flexibility around call coverage, and an attractive weekly gross pay of approximately $2,493.46.
Weather:
In Anchorage, the weather around this time typically stays cool and mild, with crisp mornings and gradually warming afternoons. Snow is less common, but the air can feel brisk, and clear, sunny days are often refreshingly bright.
Fun Things To Do:
- Hiking in Chugach State Park: Explore scenic trails and enjoy panoramic views of mountains and glaciers.
- Visit the Anchorage Museum: Discover Alaska's art, history, and indigenous cultures in this engaging cultural hub.
- Day trip to Seward: Take a short drive to this charming coastal town for wildlife cruises and coastal scenery.
- Glacier cruise in Prince William Sound: Experience breathtaking views of glaciers and marine wildlife on a guided day trip.
- Explore Alyeska Resort: Enjoy gondola rides, mountain trails, and stunning vistas at this popular ski spot.
Job Specifics:
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM or 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Duration: 13 weeks with a guaranteed 36 hours per week
Note: RTO restrictions apply; time off must be approved individually. Candidates must hold an active AK RN license in hand before start. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.
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