ALASKA BY THE NUMBERS

TRAVEL NURSE SALARY

TRAVEL NURSE SALARY

HOW DO I GET MY ALASKA

NURSING LICENSE?

If a travel nurse wants to obtain their Alaska nursing license, they must follow these steps:

• Prior to sending in your application and the necessary documents, visit nursys.com and follow the online verification system instructions to verify your original license of examination or your current license from another state or Canadian province. If that state doesn’t participate with NURSSYS, the Board of Nursing in that state must send in verification of licensure directly to the Alaska Board of Nursing at 550 West 7^th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501. To be eligible for a nursing license by endorsement in Alaska, you must hold a current license in another state.
• Fill out the Application for an Endorsement Nursing License. There is no online process, so you’ll need to print out the PDF form found here, along with detailed instructions. Mail this to the board at the Anchorage address above, along with a check or money order for fees as outlined in the application instructions, made payable to the State of Alaska. There is a nonrefundable fee for the application, a license fee, fingerprint processing fee and temporary permit fee, if requested.
• Send in the fingerprinting card for the criminal background check that will be conducted with your application. The 8” X 8” card, Form FD-258, is available at most places offering fingerprinting services, or you can request that the state mail one to you by visiting this link. Follow the instructions here and on the back of the card.
• Ask your employer to complete the verification of employment form, found with the online application. For traveling nurses, this will be person or entity who signs your paycheck. They will submit the form directly to the Alaska Board of Nursing via email, fax or mail. It must come from their official work email, mailed from their work address or faxed with a coversheet directly from the company.

HOW DO I GET MY ALASKA NURSING LICENSE?

If a travel nurse wants to obtain their Alaska nursing license, they must follow these steps:

• Prior to sending in your application and the necessary documents, visit nursys.com and follow the online verification system instructions to verify your original license of examination or your current license from another state or Canadian province. If that state doesn’t participate with NURSSYS, the Board of Nursing in that state must send in verification of licensure directly to the Alaska Board of Nursing at 550 West 7^th Avenue, Suite 1500, Anchorage, AK 99501. To be eligible for a nursing license by endorsement in Alaska, you must hold a current license in another state.
• Fill out the Application for an Endorsement Nursing License. There is no online process, so you’ll need to print out the PDF form found here, along with detailed instructions. Mail this to the board at the Anchorage address above, along with a check or money order for fees as outlined in the application instructions, made payable to the State of Alaska. There is a nonrefundable fee for the application, a license fee, fingerprint processing fee and temporary permit fee, if requested.
• Send in the fingerprinting card for the criminal background check that will be conducted with your application. The 8” X 8” card, Form FD-258, is available at most places offering fingerprinting services, or you can request that the state mail one to you by visiting this link. Follow the instructions here and on the back of the card.
• Ask your employer to complete the verification of employment form, found with the online application. For traveling nurses, this will be person or entity who signs your paycheck. They will submit the form directly to the Alaska Board of Nursing via email, fax or mail. It must come from their official work email, mailed from their work address or faxed with a coversheet directly from the company.

TRAVEL NURSE

OPPORTUNITIES IN ALASKA

TRAVEL NURSE OPPORTUNITIES IN ALASKA

TRAVEL NURSE HOUSING

IN ALASKA

Our dedicated travel and housing team can help you find great housing in Alaska. There are two options available: company paid housing or receive per diems to find housing for yourself.

Alaska’s cost of living is higher than the national average. So, what about housing? On average, housing costs are 23% higher than the rest of the country.

Here are some figures about the average cost of renting apartments in Alaska:

• One-bedroom: 3% below the national average.
• Two-bedroom: On par with the national average.

Keep in mind that prices and percentages vary based on location.

Whatever the choice, MSO Alaska’s team is available to assist you with all your travel and housing needs. We ensure that your transition is as seamless as possible.

TRAVEL NURSE HOUSING IN ALASKA

Our dedicated travel and housing team can help you find great housing in Alaska. There are two options available: company paid housing or receive per diems to find housing for yourself.

Alaska’s cost of living is higher than the national average. So, what about housing? On average, housing costs are 23% higher than the rest of the country.

Here are some figures about the average cost of renting apartments in Alaska:

• One-bedroom: 3% below the national average.
• Two-bedroom: On par with the national average.

Keep in mind that prices and percentages vary based on location.

Whatever the choice, MSO Alaska’s team is available to assist you with all your travel and housing needs. We ensure that your transition is as seamless as possible.