Known for its inspiring bodies of water, breathtaking mountain views, and abundant wildlife, Alaska is a premier destination not just for travel nurses but for adventure seekers worldwide. Regardless of your nursing specialty, AMN Healthcare can help you find the Alaska nursing job that's perfect for you. To help make sure you get the opportunity you're looking for, begin your online nursing application now.
Alaska has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country, and we currently have 13 travel nurse jobs available.
Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Juneau, Sitka, Nome, Anchorage, and Palmer. Alaska hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Psychiatric (1 job), Postpartum (1 job), Medical Surgical (1 job), Outpatient Clinic (1 job), Labor & Delivery (1 job), and more.
We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.
With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Alaska is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.
The highest travel nurse jobs salary in Alaska can earn up to $3,220 per week as of November 1, 2024. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $2,359 ranging between $1,584 to $3,220 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:
In Alaska, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital in Barrow, Careington (Dialcare) - AK in Fairbanks, Alaska Vein Clinic (AKA Robert R Artwohl MDPC) in Anchorage, Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, and Peacehealth Ketchikan General Hospital in Ketchikan are well known in Alaska.
If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Alaska is Dec 23, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric - Psych role at $3,220 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Dec 23, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric - Psych role at $3,220 per week.
There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in Alaska including 13 Weeks (245 jobs), 26 Weeks (5 jobs), and 40 Weeks (2 jobs).
The salary for travel nurse jobs in Alaska averages $3,071 per week.
The average length for travel nurse jobs in Alaska based on recent data is 40 weeks.
In Alaska there are 13 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of December 12, 2024.
Find the nurse travel jobs in Alaska with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:
| Cities | Highest Paying Salary | Average Salary | Highest paying job in each city |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juneau | $3,220 /Weekly* | $3,071 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Psychiatric $3,220 per week |
| Sitka | $3,038 /Weekly* | $2,898 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Postpartum $3,038 per week |
| Nome | $2,857 /Weekly* | $2,725 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical $2,857 per week |
| Anchorage | $2,222 /Weekly* | $2,119 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery $2,222 per week |
| Palmer | $2,086 /Weekly* | $1,989 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,086 per week |
| Palmer | $2,086 /Weekly* | $1,989 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,086 per week |
*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.
AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Alaska each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Alaska travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:
| Specialty | Average Salary | Cities with highest paying jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric | $76.76 /hour* | Juneau |
| Postpartum | $72.44 /hour* | Sitka |
| Clinical Instructor | $71.90 /hour* | |
| Infection Control | $69.20 /hour* | |
| Medical Surgical | $68.11 /hour* | Nome |
| Outpatient Clinic | $66.49 /hour* | Juneau |
| Labor & Delivery | $52.98 /hour* | Anchorage |
| Operating Room | $49.73 /hour* | Palmer |
| School | $47.67 /hour* | Soldotna |
| Operating Room | $42.70 /hour* | Palmer |
*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.
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