Operating Room RN
Anchorage, AK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (either 6:45 AM–7:15 PM or 9:00 AM–9:30 PM)
Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for 1 shift per 2 weeks)
Start Date: ASAP

Facility Overview

• Acute hospital with 407 staffed beds
• Magnet designated facility
• Level II Trauma center
• Uses Epic for charting
• Free parking provided
• Scrub color provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alaska
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NRP certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Work Requirements

• Weekend work required
• On-call limited to coverage for call-offs only
• May float to like units within scope to meet facility needs
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Time off requests approved individually and must be included with submission

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Education verification (nursing degree) required; international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report
• NURSYS license verification required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years or declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to masking policies
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates
• Fit mask test required annually (travel only)
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) preferred
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, CPI, NIH Stroke, IV Certification, etc.) as required by unit description or clinical track
• Medication and competency exams as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to float to other similar units within the facility or nearby facilities
• Candidates must comply with facility-specific annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules
• Background checks and other compliance documents must be current and uploaded as required
• Candidates with international nursing education must provide appropriate credential verification
• No first-time travelers accepted for this assignment

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, with a supportive team and excellent facility resources.