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GHR HealthcareFairbanks, AKTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$71.25
Weekly
$2,565
Yearly (full-time)
$133,380
Contract length
16 weeks
Start date
10/11/2026

This job pays about $71.25/hour — 35% 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, 46 of them in Fairbanks.
  • 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).

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Job description

Home Health Registered Nurse Travel Assignment – Fairbanks, Alaska

Join a rewarding Home Health Registered Nurse travel assignment in Fairbanks, Alaska, and support patients in a community-focused setting while enjoying the beauty of Alaska’s Interior. This travel RN job offers meaningful home health nursing work, competitive weekly pay, and the opportunity to make a difference in Fairbanks healthcare.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Home Health
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
  • Start Date: 10/11/2026
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 8-hour days
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Coverage Needs: Weekend on-call coverage and rotating holiday coverage required
  • On-Call: Mandatory
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500 - $2,630
  • Transportation: Reliable transportation required; mileage reimbursement provided

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • 2+ years of experience in a CMS/OASIS Home Health program
  • Home Health RN experience strongly preferred; 5+ years preferred
  • Ability to work independently in the field while maintaining strong clinical judgment
  • Reliable transportation for patient visits throughout the Fairbanks, AK area
  • Availability for on-call, weekend, and rotating holiday coverage
  • Strong documentation, time-management, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled nursing care to home health patients in accordance with the plan of care
  • Complete accurate CMS/OASIS assessments and documentation
  • Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, effective outcomes
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies
  • Travel to patient homes and manage a daily caseload with professionalism and compassion
  • Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled, including weekends and holidays
  • Maintain high standards of patient safety, communication, and clinical excellence

Apply now to join this Home Health Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Fairbanks, Alaska, and advance your nursing career with a rewarding healthcare assignment.

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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