American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Medical ICU – Anchorage, AK 99508
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30). Weekend coverage required as needed. Patient ratio of 2:1 across all shifts. 13-week assignment with 12-hour orientation.
Highlights:
- Work at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center recognized as the best hospital in Alaska
- 407-bed acute care hospital with 28-room, 27-bed Medical ICU unit serving a daily census of 21 patients
- Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and lift teams
- Care for diverse patient populations including medical/surgical cardiac, open heart recovery, neuro intervention, stroke, sepsis, respiratory failure, trauma, and spinal cord injury
- Free parking provided; scrubs supplied by the facility
- Exposure to advanced equipment including IABP, CRRT, Impella, tandem heart, and targeted temperature management
Requirements:
- Active Alaska RN license required (pending licenses accepted for submission, but license must be in hand for offer)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience required; previous travel experience required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS; TNCC preferred
- Epic charting system experience required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (local candidates not accepted)
- Hepatitis B vaccination required (titers or declination not accepted)
- Two professional references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
- Willingness to work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
- Ability to float to similar units within the hospital or affiliate locations as needed
Why Join Us?
This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in Alaska's premier healthcare facility while advancing your critical care skills with a diverse patient population and cutting-edge technology. You'll join a supportive Magnet environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary teams and excellent nurse-to-patient ratios. Time off requests are considered on an individual basis and must be submitted with your application. Housing options may be limited in the area, so early planning is recommended.
American Consultants Job ID #18837060. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:ICU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus