Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Fairbanks, AK
Lux Travel Nurse
4x10 hrs, Days
$3,764/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,864/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,900/week
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Weekly pay
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance
Description
Operating Room RN | Interior Alaska
Beyond the Bedside. Beyond the Ordinary. Experience Alaska!
Ready to take your OR nursing experience somewhere extraordinary?
Explore a unique 13-week nursing opportunity in Interior Alaska, supporting a regional tribal healthcare organization dedicated to serving Alaska Native and underserved communities.
This extraordinary region spans more than 235,000 square miles — nearly 37% of Alaska — and is home to dozens of tribal communities.
Guided by a commitment to healthy, strong, unified communities, this is an opportunity to bring your nursing expertise somewhere it can make a meaningful difference.
An extraordinary destination. A meaningful mission. An opportunity worth exploring.
✨ Assignment Highlights
- Weekly Pay Package: $3,440 (includes stipend)
- Hourly Rate: $35/hour
- Weekly Stipend: $1,900
- Schedule: 4 × 10-hour day shifts (32 regular hours + 8 overtime hours)
- Contract: 13 weeks
- Housing: Provided, or reimbursement up to $2,000/month for self-arranged accommodations
- Travel: Round-trip main-cabin flight reimbursement
🩺 What We're Looking For
- Any state license **In good standing
- Operating Room nursing experience
- Previous rural, tribal, or critical access healthcare experience is a plus but is not mandatory
✈️ A Different Kind of Nursing Adventure
Experience the beauty of Interior Alaska while bringing your OR nursing expertise to communities where access to healthcare matters.
Some assignments are about the destination. Others are about the difference you'll make. Why not both?
Employer
Lux Travel Nurse
Born from hands-on experience, Lux Nursing's team of veteran nurses and travel professionals stands ready to guide you. With over half a century of combined expertise, we've walked in your shoes. Now, we're here to illuminate your path, matching your passion with purpose. Let our hard-won wisdom fuel your journey to the perfect placement. And let our commitment to underserved communities give your hard work unique purpose.
About Fairbanks, AK
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Fairbanks, AK here's what you should know:- Fairbanks has a cost of living index higher than the national average, primarily due to the high cost of goods and services.
- However, wages are generally adjusted to match the higher cost of living.
- Fairbanks experiences a subarctic climate with average summer highs of 70°F and average winter lows of -15°F, making it one of the coldest cities in the United States.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Fairbanks, but they may be limited compared to larger cities.
- It's advisable to start searching early to secure suitable accommodations.
- Fairbanks is car-friendly, and having a vehicle is often necessary due to the spread-out nature of the city.
- Public transportation options are available but may have limited coverage.
- Fairbanks has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include seasonal affective disorder (SAD) due to the long, dark winters.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses due to the city's healthcare facilities and unique experiences.
- Fairbanks offers a range of activities including dining at local restaurants, exploring art and music scenes, engaging in outdoor sports like snowmobiling and ice fishing, and enjoying unique events such as the Midnight Sun Festival and aurora borealis viewing.
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