Travel RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Focus Staff

Fairbanks, Alaska

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Posted Jul 27

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: ICU · Hospital
License: RN licenseValid AK RN License
Term: 16 weeks · starts Aug 16, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License: Valid AK RN License
Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience
Also asks: Eligible to work in the United States

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Alaska travel rolesAlaska travel postings that state pay run $1,700/week to $3,150/week, the middle half $2,300/week to $2,700/week, across 32 postings.

Benefits

Weekly direct deposits
Housing stipends
401(k) matching
Loyalty bonuses
Referral program
Medical insurance

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Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Travel reimbursement
Relocation support
Licensure reimbursement
Hotel discounts
24/7 support
Flexible scheduling
Pet-friendly accommodations

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Travel RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Fairbanks, AK

Weekly Pay Range

$2491.23 - $2542.07

Start: 08-16-2026 -

Travel

Ready for a travel adventure that makes a real difference? Focus Staff is seeking an adaptable and compassionate Travel ICU (Intensive Care Unit) RN for a high-impact travel contract in Fairbanks, AK. In this role, you'll provide critical care to patients in intensive care units, working alongside dedicated professionals to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Contract Length: 16 Weeks
Start Date: 08/16/2026
Shift: 3x12 Nights

Why ourTravel ICU RNs choose Focus Staff

Rewarding Your Commitment: Weekly direct deposits, housing stipends, 401(k) with matching, and loyalty/referral bonuses.
Your Wellbeing, Our Priority: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one, no waiting period.
Journey Made Simple: Travel assistance, relocation support, licensure reimbursement, and exclusive hotel discounts.
Flexibility Meets Support: Dedicated recruiters, 24/7 support, flexible scheduling, and pet-friendly accommodations.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience
Valid AK RN License
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Eligible to work in the United States

About Focus Staff

Focus Staff is a traveler-first healthcare staffing agency connecting talented travel nurses and allied health professionals with top assignments nationwide, prioritizing your unique needs and giving you complete control over your journey. Our mission is to help you create the life you love while exploring the country, advancing your healthcare career with competitive pay, and doing what you do best, providing exceptional patient care that makes a difference.

Interested in becoming a traveler with Focus Staff? Discover why travelers choose us, apply today!

Other Information

Job Title: Travel ICU Nurse
Employment Time: Contract/Travel
Date Posted: 07/27/2026 07:35:35 PM
Valid Through: 12/06/2026
Job City: Fairbanks
Job State: AK
Job Country: USA
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Hiring Organization: Focus Staff

Focus Staff is an EEO/AA (Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action) Employer.

Estimated pay package based on bill rate at time job was posted. Bill rates can change frequently and without notice. Exact pay package may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, travel distance, demand, experience, etc.

What's around it?

In Fairbanks, AK

Fairbanks, AKFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,496/mo
Household income: $73,534/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Fairbanks, AK

NeighborhoodsFairbanks neighborhoods are broadly defined by lifestyle choices between urban convenience and rural seclusion. The University and West Fairbanks areas are popular for those seeking central convenience and proximity to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, offering single-family homes and duplexes. Farmers Loop and the Steese area provide a balanced hillside setting, while Birch Hill is favored for being slightly warmer in winter inversions and close to outdoor recreation. Further out, Chena Ridge offers upscale custom homes with scenic views on larger lots, while Goldstream Valley caters to those wanting acreage, cabins, and a secluded feel within a 15- to 25-minute drive of town. Military-connected families and suburban seekers often look to the east side or the neighboring community of North Pole.

Fairbanks neighborhoods are broadly defined by lifestyle choices between urban convenience and rural seclusion. The University and West Fairbanks areas are popular for those seeking central convenience and proximity to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, offering single-family homes and duplexes.

Farmers Loop and the Steese area provide a balanced hillside setting, while Birch Hill is favored for being slightly warmer in winter inversions and close to outdoor recreation. Further out, Chena Ridge offers upscale custom homes with scenic views on larger lots, while Goldstream Valley caters to those wanting acreage, cabins, and a secluded feel within a 15- to 25-minute drive of town.

Military-connected families and suburban seekers often look to the east side or the neighboring community of North Pole.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: pblrealty.com

Getting aroundWithin the core city limits, typical drives are brief, averaging around 13 minutes under normal conditions along major thoroughfares like the Steese, George Parks, and Richardson highways. However, winter driving introduces serious hazards, including dense ice fog formed by vehicle exhaust in extreme cold, which can slow a standard commute from outlying areas like North Pole or rural valley roads to 45 minutes or more. Plug-in parking infrastructure is essential; parking areas throughout the city provide electrical outlets so vehicles equipped with engine block heaters, battery blankets, and oil pan heaters can avoid freezing.

Within the core city limits, typical drives are brief, averaging around 13 minutes under normal conditions along major thoroughfares like the Steese, George Parks, and Richardson highways. However, winter driving introduces serious hazards, including dense ice fog formed by vehicle exhaust in extreme cold, which can slow a standard commute from outlying areas like North Pole or rural valley roads to 45 minutes or more.

Plug-in parking infrastructure is essential; parking areas throughout the city provide electrical outlets so vehicles equipped with engine block heaters, battery blankets, and oil pan heaters can avoid freezing.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: travelalaska.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: ottsworld.com

OutdoorsYear-round recreation is the core attraction of the region. Fairbanks features extensive cross-country skiing, hiking, and snowshoe trails at Birch Hill Recreation Area and Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge. Water recreation, canoeing, and boating take place on the Chena River and at the Tanana Lakes Recreation Area, while the vast Chena River State Recreation Area offers backcountry camping and river running. Denali National Park & Preserve is roughly two hours away, serving as a regional playground for hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering.

Year-round recreation is the core attraction of the region. Fairbanks features extensive cross-country skiing, hiking, and snowshoe trails at Birch Hill Recreation Area and Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge.

Water recreation, canoeing, and boating take place on the Chena River and at the Tanana Lakes Recreation Area, while the vast Chena River State Recreation Area offers backcountry camping and river running. Denali National Park & Preserve is roughly two hours away, serving as a regional playground for hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: royalalaskanmovers.com Source 3: travelalaska.com

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Living in Fairbanks

Relocating to Fairbanks means entering Alaska's rugged Interior, where frontier grit meets an exceptionally tight-knit, helpful community. Healthcare workers will find that lifestyle depends directly on housing geography: living centrally near the University of Alaska Fairbanks or downtown provides short, convenient drives to local facilities, whereas scenic hillside properties along Chena Ridge or rural homesteads in Goldstream Valley require vehicle preparedness and self-sufficiency. Winter presents a serious operational hurdle, featuring prolonged subzero stretches below minus forty, dense ice fog, and parking lots wired with plug-in posts to keep vehicle engines from freezing. However, those who embrace the climate are rewarded with spectacular northern lights displays from autumn to spring and non-stop energy during the midnight sun, highlighted by the Midnight Sun Festival and Golden Days parade. Trail systems at Birch Hill and Creamer's Field offer immediate outdoor release right outside your door. Fairbanks demands preparation and resilience against the cold, darkness, and isolation, but offers adventurous nurses deep camaraderie and untamed wilderness.

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Fairbanks, AKFrom Census ACS 2024.