About This Position
Join our team as a Registered Nurse in Anchorage, AK, supporting a broad range of operating room cases on a travel contract. This 26-week assignment offers a day schedule and 36 guaranteed hours per week.
Position Details
- Specialty: General RN — Operating Room
- Employment type: Travel/contract
- Schedule: Day shift, four 10-hour shifts (6:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m.)
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Start date: December 14, 2026
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Responsibilities
Provide perioperative nursing support for scheduled operating room cases, contribute to safe and organized care throughout procedures, and work collaboratively with the surgical team.
Requirements
- Certifications: ACLS (required), BLS, and CNOR (required).
- Charting system: Epic (required).
- Vascular: Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair; aortocaval fistula repair; aortoenteric fistula repair; arteriovenous fistula repair; atherectomy; carotid angioplasty; femoral popliteal bypass graft; scrub vascular surgery (required).
- Gynecology: Abdominal/vaginal hysterectomy; anterior/posterior repair (colporrhaphy); bilateral tubal ligation; C-sections; dilation and curettage; laparoscopic-assisted gynecological procedures; scrub gynecology surgery (required); therapeutic abortion; vulvectomy.
- Professional knowledge and skills: Administration of blood and blood products; cardiac monitoring; conscious sedation monitoring; infection control; laser safety; radiation safety; specimen handling and labeling; starting peripheral IVs; Universal Protocol (time-out) procedure; urinary bladder catheterization; wound management.
- Oral: Adult dentistry; closed reduction of facial fractures/wiring; repair of fractured jaws, mandibular and zygomatic; scrub oral surgery (required); temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroplasty.
- Neurosurgery: ALIF (anterior lumbar interbody fusion); anterior cervical fusion; cervical fusions; craniotomy; insertion of VP shunt; kyphoplasty; laminectomy/discectomy; lumbar fusion; MIS (minimally invasive surgery); scrub neurosurgery (required); XLIF (extreme lateral interbody fusion).
- Trauma: Amputations; burns; gunshot/stab wounds; MVA (multiple injuries); scrub trauma surgery (required).
- Orthopedic: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; arthroscopy; arthrotomy; carpal tunnel release; closed reduction of fractures; laminectomy/discectomy; open reduction of fractures; ortho/spine; scrub arthroscopic surgeries (required); scrub orthopedic surgeries (required); spinal fusion; total joint replacement.
- Pediatric orthopedic: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (required); arthroscopy of knee, shoulder, and wrist (required); arthrotomy (required); closed reduction of fractures (required); open reduction of fractures (required); scrub pediatric orthopedic surgery (required); spinal fusion/spinal with instrumentation (required).
- General surgery: Appendectomy; cholecystectomy; colon resection; inguinal/umbilical hernia repair; laparoscopic-assisted procedures; mastectomy; scrub general surgery (required); partial/total thyroidectomy; Whipple.
- Pediatric general surgery: Appendectomy (required); central venous line insertion/removal (required); cholecystectomy (required); circumcision.
Compensation & Why Quick2Hire
Pay is $69.00–$81.00 per hour. Quick2Hire is your staffing partner, with a dedicated recruiter supporting you throughout the assignment and reliable weekly pay. Quick2Hire also offers per diem shifts if you want extra flexibility.
This healthcare facility is a cornerstone of medical excellence in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. With a focus on patient-centered care, the facility provides primary care, urgent care, and specialized services such as cardiopulmonary testing, diagnostic imaging, and a state-of-the-art birthing center. The facility's commitment to compassionate care is evident in its extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency programs, ensuring holistic support for patients. Additionally, the presence of the Otto Klein Cancer Center and a robust orthopedics department highlights its dedication to specialized and advanced medical treatments.
Located in the picturesque town of Polson, MT, the facility serves a vibrant community nestled along the shores of Flathead Lake. This location offers healthcare professionals the unique opportunity to work in a serene environment that balances professional growth with quality of life. The facility is part of a not-for-profit Catholic health care ministry, emphasizing its mission to provide accessible, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. With a commitment to innovation and community well-being, this healthcare facility is an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Montana.
Experience
- At least 2 years of experience.
- Patient ratio experience: 1:1.
- Trauma Level I experience preferred.
- Travel experience is not required.
