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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareFairbanks, AKTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 2, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$68.61
Weekly
$2,470
Yearly (full-time)
$128,440
Contract length
16 weeks
Start date
09/27/2026

This job pays about $68.61/hour — 30% 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

ICU Registered Nurse Travel Nurse Jobs in Fairbanks, Alaska

Bring your critical care expertise to a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Fairbanks, Alaska. This ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment offers the chance to work in a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit while enjoying the natural beauty and adventurous spirit of Interior Alaska—home to stunning northern lights, wide-open wilderness, and a strong sense of community. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

  • Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
  • Typical Weekly Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Contract Duration: 16 weeks
  • Start Date: 09/27/2026
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
  • Location: Fairbanks, AK
  • Location Highlights: Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Alaska healthcare setting with access to outdoor recreation, seasonal scenery, and the unique charm of life above the Arctic Circle.

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska required prior to start
  • 2+ years of recent ICU nursing experience required
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS certification required
  • Experience working in a fast-paced critical care or acute care setting
  • Flexibility to float as needed when census is low
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled

ICU Nursing Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to critically ill patients in the ICU
  • Monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to changes in status
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with care plans and clinical protocols
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support optimal outcomes
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely
  • Support safe, efficient patient flow and contribute to a positive team environment
  • Adapt to floating assignments as needed to meet unit needs

Join our healthcare team today and explore rewarding Alaska nursing jobs in Fairbanks. Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel 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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