$38–$60/hr
Hospital ICU
12-hour day/night
RN license
Job Description
None
Location & Routes
- Base city: Anchorage, AK
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license required.
1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.
BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What ICU experience do I need?
Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.
Which certifications are required?
BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.
What does the schedule look like?
Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.
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Nursing Jobs in Anchorage, AK
Anchorage, Alaska is served by major Alaska hospitals and health systems, giving nurses based here strong access to staff, per diem, and travel positions. Local employers in Anchorage regularly post openings across med-surg, ICU, ER, and travel nurse roles, supported by steady Alaska hospital and clinic demand.
Whether you want a steady staff schedule in Anchorage or per diem flexibility across Alaska, the mix of major Alaska hospitals and health systems keeps demand steady. RNs with active Alaska licensure and 1+ year of acute-care experience tend to clear the highest pay around Anchorage, Alaska.