Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,695 per week

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

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Nurse position in Anchorage, Alaska. This assignment involves providing perioperative patient care within a busy surgical environment. The role requires active participation in surgical procedures across various specialties, ensuring patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols during 10-hour day shifts.

Job Details

• Position: Operating Room Nurse (OR)


• Location: Anchorage, Alaska


• Start Date: 08/31/2026


• Schedule: 10-hour days, minimum of 40 hours per week


• Required Qualifications: Valid Alaska Registered Nurse (RN) license, BLS certification. Experience required: 0 years.


• Certifications (Preferred): ACLS, CNOR.


• Skills: Experience with a variety of surgical procedures, including abdominal, gynecological, orthopedic, vascular, and trauma surgeries. Proficiency with Epic charting system.


• Additional Information: Must have no pending license, or must hold an active license in hand for auto-offer. Candidates should be willing to work on 2 major holidays and may float to like units if needed. Candidates cannot be local to the area; license approval pending is accepted with license in hand. References covering 1 year of recent clinical experience are required. No residents of the immediate vicinity will be considered.


• Travel & Housing: Candidates should explore housing options in the area, as options may be limited. The assignment involves floating within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed.

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 #1295625. 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