ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Anchorage, Alaska
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,364/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $65.67
- Weekly
- $2,364
- Yearly (full-time)
- $122,928
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $65.67/hour — 25% 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
- 223 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alaska from 6 agencies, 101 of them in Anchorage.
- 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 ($76.88/hour across 68 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Support critically ill patients as an ICU registered nurse on a 13-week travel assignment in Anchorage. You will provide focused care in an acute hospital setting, work with complex patient needs, and may float to comparable units when needed. The schedule includes three 12-hour shifts each week, with overnight hours noted for this assignment. Weekend coverage is required, and no on-call shifts are scheduled. This opportunity is suited to an experienced ICU nurse ready to explore Alaska while contributing to a high-acuity care team.
Weather:
Anchorage typically offers crisp, cool conditions with limited daylight, chilly mornings, and the possibility of snow or icy surfaces. Warm layers, weather-resistant footwear, and flexible outdoor plans are helpful.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local exploration: Discover Anchorage’s parks, trails, and scenic outdoor spaces.
• Arts and culture: Visit local museums, galleries, and community attractions.
• Day trip: Travel to Girdwood for mountain scenery, hiking, and seasonal outdoor activities.
• Day trip: Explore the coastal views and small-town atmosphere of Whittier.
• Wildlife and scenery: Plan a day along the Turnagain Arm corridor for sweeping landscapes and wildlife viewing.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Anchorage, Alaska
Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; 3 shifts per week, with overnight hours of 7:00 PM–7:30 AM noted
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36
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