Travel OR Nurse in Kodiak — Periop Care + Housing

HealthForce Healthcare; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 157,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Kodiak, AK. You will provide perioperative care in the OR, circulating or Scrub roles as needed. Start date 10/05/2026, duration several weeks, 5x8 days, with 72 hours per 2 weeks guaranteed.

The role requires active RN license, ACLS and BLS, at least 1 year perioperative/OR experience, and ability to work weekends on call. Housing is provided; on-site support and Epic charting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in hand for a compact state at submission (pending licenses not accepted)
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Minimum 1 year RN experience; perioperative/OR experience strongly preferred; first-time travelers accepted
• Ability to work in an OR/perioperative environment; on-call on weekends required
• Local radius rule: candidate permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the assignment site
• Education: RN degree from an accredited nursing program (typical minimum)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required; flu vaccine status as specified by facility

Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care in the OR, including circulating and/or Scrub roles as appropriate for the procedure
• Assist with a range of cases (laparoscopic and open abdominal, orthopedics/spine, thoracic, urology) and manage blood product administration
• Maintain sterile technique, adherence to universal protocol (time-out), and wound care throughout perioperative phases
• Prepare patients pre‑operatively and support recovery in PACU as needed
• Document in the electronic health record (Epic) and communicate effectively with the surgical team and anesthesia
• Participate in maintaining patient safety, quality standards, and room turnover efficiency

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Perioperative experience

RN license

Education

RN degree from accredited program

Job description

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Kodiak, AK. You will provide perioperative care in the OR, circulating or Scrub roles as needed. Start date 10/05/2026, duration several weeks, 5x8 days, with 72 hours per 2 weeks guaranteed.

The role requires active RN license, ACLS and BLS, at least 1 year perioperative/OR experience, and ability to work weekends on call. Housing is provided; on-site support and Epic charting.