Travel nurses in Alaska have access to 18 furnished rental listings, 2 reviewed hospitals, and ongoing pay data on CircleRN. All data is submitted by working travel nurses.
26 openings across 7 cities from $2,348–$3,403/week.
8 hospitals in Alaska are hiring travel nurses, 24 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.
18 furnished rentals with a median rent of $2,200/month.
For the same specialties, Alaska pays about 19% above the national median, across 20 open listings. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty. Once Alaska prices are counted, that is worth about +16%.
Statewide, prices run 2% higher overall. Individual metros vary, so check the city page for where you are going.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102.4 | 2% higher |
| Housing | 93.8 | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 119.0 | 19% higher |
| Groceries and goods | 106.3 | 6% higher |
| Services | 102.2 | 2% higher |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
A two-bedroom runs about $1,440/month, the median across 33 Alaska cities (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included).
Alaska is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Alaska license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Hospitals in Alaska reviewed by travel nurses