Local Contract Registered Nurse OR

DT-Healthcare Staffing is seeking a local contract nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a local contract nursing job in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/01/2025
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract
  
  

We are proud to support the U.S. Military Health System by delivering exceptional care to service members and their families.

We are hiring a Registered Nurse (General Surgery) who is committed to patient care, clinical quality, and meaningful service.

Position: Registered Nurse – General Surgery

Location: 673d Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson – Anchorage, AK

Type: Full-Time

Rate: $68/hr

Period of Performance: 11/01/2025 – 11/30/2027

Why Work With Us!

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 federal holidays
• HSA option available
• Serve active duty members, veterans, and military families
• Monday–Friday schedule, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with a 1-hour lunch
  
  

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-op and post-op counseling, education, and care coordination
• Support endoscopy recovery when PACU is short-staffed (after ACLS/PALS)
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality outcomes
• Conduct physical assessments, administer medications, and provide wound care
• Direct and oversee nursing staff within scope of practice
• Respond quickly to emergencies and identify adverse symptoms early
• Coordinate specialty referrals and follow-up care
• Participate in research and quality improvement efforts
• Maintain credentials for conscious sedation as required
  
  

Qualifications

• BSN from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited program
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience (within 5 years) in a Surgery Clinic, Step-Down Unit, ICU, or PACU
• Active, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (or ability to obtain within 2 months)
• Must pass a government background check
  
  

To complete your application and create your candidate profile, please send the following documents:

• Updated resume highlighting General Surgery, PACU, ICU, or Step-Down experience. Include explanations for any employment gaps.
• Copy of active, unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state or territory (verification via Nursys – RN/LPN/NP).
• Copies of current certifications (AHA or ARC only):
• BLS – Basic Life Support
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (or proof of enrollment if obtaining within 2 months)
• Education verification:
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) diploma or transcript from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited institution
• College transcript or degree (PSV)
• Completed and signed skills checklist (provided upon request).
• Professional references from recent employment (Director, Supervisor, or Manager). Include name, title, facility, and contact information.
  
  

Please submit all documents together to avoid delays in processing your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
  
  

Work Location: In person

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits