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: 11/16/2026 Duration: 26 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Operating Room Registered Nurse position for a 13-week assignment. The role supports perioperative care across a broad range of surgical specialties, including trauma, orthopedics, neurology, gynecology, vascular, urology, oncology, and pediatrics. The position requires strong procedural expertise, collaboration across surgical services, and flexibility to support patient care needs.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts scheduled as either three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts per week, with start times varying between 6:45 AM7:15 PM and 9:00 AM9:30 PM; 40 hours per week.

Assignment: 13-week assignment beginning 11/16/2026.

Required Qualifications: Alaska Registered Nurse license; two years of Operating Room experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; required experience with Epic charting; clinical experience with surgical procedures, trauma care, orthopedic and spine cases, vascular procedures, gynecological procedures, urological procedures, neurosurgical procedures, and general surgery.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; CNOR certification; Level I trauma experience.

Weekend Coverage: Weekend work is required.

Additional Information: On-call coverage is limited to call-offs. Float rotation may be required within the scope of practice to like units. The role supports patients ranging from neonates and infants to adults and geriatrics and may involve robotic surgical systems, spine navigation equipment, laparoscopic procedures, arthroscopic procedures, and complex trauma cases.

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 1335295. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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