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: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Alaska A 13-week travel assignment is available for an Operating Room Registered Nurse supporting a broad range of surgical, trauma, orthopedic, neurological, vascular, gynecological, pediatric, and specialty procedures. The role requires clinical proficiency in operating room services, electronic charting, and patient care across multiple age groups in an acute-care setting.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts are scheduled as either 3 12-hour shifts or 4 10-hour shifts, with start times of 6:45 a.m.7:15 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.9:30 p.m.; 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska in hand for auto-offer; two years of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; required experience with Epic electronic charting.

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

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Weekend coverage is required, with the number of weekend shifts varying by assignment. Call coverage may be required for call-offs only. The clinician may float to like units or affiliated facilities within the scope of practice. The clinician must be willing to work two of three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. The assignment supports surgical services including general, orthopedic, spine, neurological, gynecological, ear, nose, and throat, breast, urology, vascular, bariatric, trauma, pediatric, ophthalmology, and dental procedures. Patient populations include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Required procedural competencies include trauma care, blood product administration, central venous line management, laparoscopic procedures, robotic surgery, vascular procedures, orthopedic procedures, spinal procedures, and specimen handling.

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 1335297. 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