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.
Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Sitka, Juneau, Anchorage, Bethel, and Palmer. Alaska hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Emergency Room (1 job), Case Manager (3 jobs), Outpatient Oncology (1 job), RN Case Manager (1 job), Ambulatory OR (2 jobs), 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 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 Kenai Peninsula Borough School District in Soldotna are well known in Alaska.
If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Alaska is Sep 7, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - ER role at $3,089 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Sep 7, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Emergency Room - ER role at $3,089 per week.
The salary for travel nurse jobs in Alaska averages $3,014 per week.
In Alaska there are jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitka | $3,089 /Weekly* | $3,014 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Emergency Room $3,089 per week |
| Juneau | $3,041 /Weekly* | $2,952 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Case Management- Case Manager $3,041 per week |
| Anchorage | $3,040 /Weekly* | $2,952 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Infusion - Intravenous Therapy N $3,040 per week |
| Bethel | $2,460 /Weekly* | $2,400 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Ambulatory - OR $2,460 per week |
| Palmer | $2,080 /Weekly* | $2,030 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse - Operating Room $2,080 per week |
| Soldotna | $1,797 /Weekly* | $1,745 /Weekly* | Registered Nurse (RN) - School $1,797 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 | $75.34 /hour* | Sitka |
| Outpatient Oncology | $73.80 /hour* | Sitka |
| IV Therapy | $73.79 /hour* | |
| Case Manager | $73.69 /hour* | Juneau and Sitka |
| Medical Surgical | $59.92 /hour* | |
| Operating Room | $56.57 /hour* | Bethel, Anchorage and Palmer |
| RN Case Manager | $56.25 /hour* | Juneau |
| Inpatient Rehab | $52.39 /hour* | Anchorage |
| Operating Room | $51.13 /hour* | Sitka and Anchorage |
| Ambulatory OR | $49.64 /hour* | Bethel |
*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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