Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU – Travel – (ICU RN)

Job Description & Requirements

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU – Travel – (ICU RN)

StartDate: 1/12/2026
Available Shifts: 12 N
Pay Rate: $2537.42 – $2796.34

This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 250 bed facility, 14 bed ICU with 1:1-2 staffing

Anchorage has many fine restaurants, museums and shopping. Alyeska Ski Resort for downhill skiing only 40 miles away, and Cross Country skiing is available in the city of Anchorage. Kenai Peninsula has beautiful coastline and national parks.

Travel ICU Nurse assignments in Anchorage, AK offer the chance to provide critical care in a modern intensive care unit at the facility, supporting patients with complex medical needs. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, using electronic medical record (EMR) systems to monitor and document patient status, administer medications, and respond to emergencies.
Anchorage is known for its breathtaking mountain views, abundant wildlife, and access to outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and fishing. The city’s unique blend of urban amenities and natural beauty makes it an appealing destination for travel nurses.
To qualify, you need current nursing licensure, recent ICU experience, and proficiency with EMR systems. Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills are recommended.
AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, and perks, along with dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport mobile app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel ICU Nurse assignment in Anchorage, AK.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, ICU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN-AK
SSN Required
DOB Required
Work History: Should not be more than 90 days of gap in last 1 year

EPIC
Independently manage intubated patients and titrate pressors

Preferred Qualifications
1 yr of experience recovering open heart surgeries <12 hr. post op

About the Facility
Since opening its doors in 1963, this 250-bed hospital has offered a broad spectrum of health services for patients in Anchorage, Alaska and the surrounding region. A proud member of the Hospital Corporation of America and consistently accredited by The Joint Commission, it is the only non-military hospital in the state of Alaska with its own landing strip, allowing the hospital’s Life Flight Air Ambulance to transport critical care patients. These dedicated healthcare professionals take pride in their ongoing commitment to providing the highest quality healthcare in Alaska.

Facility Location
Glacier cruises, white water rafting, wildlife excursions—these are just some of the exciting outdoor pursuits that travelers enjoy when they work in Anchorage. Surrounded by dramatic glaciers, majestic mountains and an abundance of wildlife, this region of Alaska offers a slice of untamed wilderness and excellent travel health care opportunities.

Job Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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