Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,445 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Palmer, Alaska.

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The operating room (OR) specialty position is located in Palmer, Alaska. This role involves coordinating patient care, ensuring sterility, managing supplies, and documenting surgical procedures. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This assignment is for a temporary traveler with a minimum of 2-5 years of experience as an RN Circulator in general, orthopedic, orthopedic spine, vascular, or urology procedures.

Job Details:

• Location: Palmer, Alaska


• Schedule: Days, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week


• Required Qualifications: RN Licensure, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred but the facility will assist in obtaining certification.


• Preferred Qualifications: AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses) certification highly recommended.


• Experience: 2-5 years experience as an RN Circulator in general, orthopedic, orthopedic spine, vascular, or urology.


• Additional Information: Floating required. No block scheduling. No 48-hour maximum RTO. Travelers must be more than 50 miles from the facility.


• Submission Requirements: Must include the home address on the submission. Do not include SSN on the email or packet; SSN must be included on the candidate's tax page.


• Start Date: 06/15/2026


• Notes: RTO blackout date on July 4th. Any submissions without the necessary information or requirements will be rejected.

Benefits:

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance


• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage


• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage


• Competitive salaries


• Referral bonuses


• Travel reimbursement


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Direct deposit/free checking


• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1261686. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus