AK · Verified Nurse Directory
Nurses in Alaska
Alaska RNs and NPs serve Anchorage tertiary hospitals, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and remote bush clinics reachable only by air.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Alaska directory →- Active nurses
- 6,300+
- Avg. RN salary
- $103,310/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
- AK
Alaska Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in Alaska
Highest-demand nursing roles across Alaska hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in Alaska
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in Alaska — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Alaska
How do I verify a nurse's license in Alaska?
Use the Alaska Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Alaska?
Approximately 6,300 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Alaska, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Alaska?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Alaska is roughly $103,310, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Alaska?
Hiring volume in Alaska is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Travel Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.