
OR | RN
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Bethel, AK
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.17
- Weekly
- $2,310
- Yearly (full-time)
- $120,120
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $64.17/hour — 22% 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, 15 of them in Bethel.
- 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
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Assignment | Bethel, Alaska (99559)
Travel OR RN in Bethel, Alaska — 13-week travel nursing assignment; 1+ year OR experience, Alaska RN license required.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 - $2,370 (Competitive travel nursing pay)
- Location: Bethel, Alaska (99559) — Alaska travel nursing job / Alaska nursing jobs
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 5, 2026 – August 4, 2026)
- Shift: 12 Hour Rotating (Days/Nights)
- Hours per Week: 36 (Guaranteed 32 hours)
- Number of Positions: 2
- Type: Travel — Operating Room Nurse / Perioperative Nurse / Surgical RN
Qualifications / Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year Operating Room nursing experience required — OR RN / perioperative experience preferred
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
- Current Alaska RN license in good standing (compact license not accepted unless valid in Alaska)
- BLS & ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred
- National certification in Surgery/PACU preferred (CPAN/CARNA or equivalent)
- Proficient oral and written communication skills; strong teamwork with surgical teams
- Knowledge of AORN standards, sterile technique, and surgical instrumentation/medical terminology
- Proof of completed COVID-19 vaccinations required
Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative nursing care: pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases for patients of all ages
- Deliver patient care through assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the OR
- Coordinate and direct nursing care for surgical patients according to practice standards and AORN guidelines
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perioperative team members, and ancillary staff to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective care
- Administer treatments and medications, assist with surgical procedures and interpret basic diagnostic information as appropriate
- Provide patient and family education, discharge instructions, and culturally competent care
- Apply age-specific considerations and cultural diversity principles in patient care
- Supervise administrative assistants, schedulers, and CSR Techs in collaboration with the Charge Nurse
Why This Travel Nursing Job
- Hands-on perioperative experience in a supportive surgical team — ideal for OR RNs and perioperative nurses
- Opportunity to gain travel RN experience in Bethel, Alaska — unique community and scenic location
- Competitive weekly pay and stable 13-week assignment for professional growth
Apply now to join our travel healthcare team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Bethel, AK. Submit your resume and current licensure to be considered for this travel nursing position. Join our team today and advance your perioperative nursing career!
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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