Operating Room Registered Nurse
Bethel, AK
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room/Surgery position in a remote Alaska facility, requiring an active AK RN license and a minimum of 4 years of experience.

Details

• Hospital-based Operating Room/Surgery department
• Responsible for pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care across all age groups, from newborns to elderly
• Variable day and night shifts
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Alaska (AK) RN license in good standing required
• Minimum 4 years of OR nursing experience
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS required; PALS preferred
• National Certification in Surgery/PACU preferred
• Knowledge of AORN standards required
• Proficient oral and written communication skills
• DOB and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Delivers patient care through the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation across the surgical continuum
• Applies age-specific considerations and cultural sensitivity in all patient care interactions
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve quality patient outcomes
• Orientation is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• A medication calculation math test (adult and pediatric) is required upon arrival before working
• The following competency documentation must be provided upon arrival: IV/Central Line Site Care, Fall Precautions, Age-Specific Competencies, Abuse/Neglect, Pain Management, Restraints and Seclusion, Blood Transfusions, and current BLS
• Hospital-provided housing is available in a remote area; shared units with private bedrooms and shared common spaces (gender-specific units; no dogs allowed)
• Travelers coordinate housing arrangements directly with the facility
• The facility will reimburse economy-class flights to and from assignment; detailed flight and luggage receipts must be submitted through American Traveler for reimbursement
• Flight itinerary is required at least one week prior to start date; the facility will assist with airport pickup upon arrival only