Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,145 per week

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

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

The Operating Room (OR) Nurse is located in the city of Sitka, Alaska. This position involves assisting with various elective and emergency surgical cases, including abdominal, thoracic, Urology, ENT, Plastic, Orthopedics, Vascular, and OB/GYN procedures within an operating room setting. The role requires multi-tasking to ensure timely progression of surgical cases and may include providing after-hour call coverage for nights, holidays, and weekends. Candidates must be licensed in the state of Alaska and bring their license on the first day of work.

Job Details:

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


• Required Qualifications: Valid, current, full, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alaska; graduate of an accredited school of Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)); 3 years OR circulator experience; experience in Critical Access Hospital and/or Rural Operating Rooms strongly preferred; current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; high school diploma or GED; no specific experience requirement.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Critical Access Hospital and/or Rural Operating Rooms


• Additional Information: The position requires a flu vaccine; upon acceptance, travelers are instructed to schedule and mail fingerprints promptly to avoid start date delays; the position has a normal urgency level; the rate should be submitted according to the candidate's skillset and level of experience.

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 #1266417. 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