Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a Magnet Facility located in Alaska. The role involves providing specialized surgical nursing care in a busy acute care setting. The position requires a licensed healthcare professional with critical clinical skills to support a diverse array of surgical procedures over a 13-week assignment starting in October 2026.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 10/05/2026 and ending on 01/04/2027.
Required Qualifications: Valid AK RN license in hand, at least 1 year of OR nursing experience, current BLS certification; ACLS and CNOR certifications preferred.
Skills: Experience with abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, hysterectomy, blood & blood product administration, laparoscopic assisted procedures, thoracic surgery, and general surgical operations.
Certifications: BLS required; ACLS and CNOR preferred.
Open to accommodating block schedule: No.
Travel Experience Required: No.
Additional Information: May float within scope to meet facility needs; on-call coverage may be required; RTO requests considered individually; guaranteed hours are 60 hours per 2 weeks; candidates must have license in hand for auto-offer.
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 #1309558. 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: Registered Nurse / Operating Room
About Cross Country Nurses
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Anchorage, AK
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Clinical Supportunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Registered Training Organisation (RTO)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Thoracic Surgeryunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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