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 14 travel nurse jobs available.
Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Bethel, Wrangell, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Anchorage. Alaska hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Operating Room (4 jobs), Emergency Room (1 job), Long Term Acute Care (1 job), Infection Control (1 job), Psychiatric (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 $3,171 per week as of May 1, 2026. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $2,806 ranging between $1,544 to $3,171 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:
In Alaska, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in Sitka, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Juneau Behavioral Health in Juneau, SEARHC - Ethel Lund Medical Center in Juneau, and Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer are well known in Alaska.
If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Alaska is Jun 29, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - OR role at $3,171 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Jun 29, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room - OR role at $3,171 per week.
There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in Alaska including 13 Weeks (446 jobs), 15 Weeks (13 jobs), and 26 Weeks (10 jobs).
The salary for travel nurse jobs in Alaska averages $3,079 per week.
In Alaska there are 14 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of June 5, 2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | $3,171 /Weekly* | $3,079 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $3,171 per week |
| Wrangell | $3,017 /Weekly* | $2,929 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Emergency Room $3,017 per week |
| Sitka | $2,635 /Weekly* | $2,558 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Infection Control $2,635 per week |
| Ketchikan | $2,504 /Weekly* | $2,431 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Psychiatric $2,504 per week |
| Anchorage | $2,436 /Weekly* | $2,365 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,436 per week |
| Palmer | $2,332 /Weekly* | $2,264 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,332 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Room | $73.22 /hour* | Wrangell |
| Long Term Acute Care | $67.15 /hour* | Wrangell |
| Infection Control | $63.95 /hour* | Sitka |
| Operating Room | $63.36 /hour* | Bethel, Anchorage and Palmer |
| Psychiatric | $60.78 /hour* | Ketchikan |
| Post Anesthesia Care Unit | $58.61 /hour* | Sitka |
| Operating Room | $50.32 /hour* | Sitka and Anchorage |
| School | $42.79 /hour* | Soldotna |
| Skilled Nursing | $39.79 /hour* |
*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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