Travel Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse RN
Listed on 2026-10-01
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Nursing
Obstetrics, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
Labor and Delivery - Discipline:
RN - Start Date:
10/26/2026 - Duration:
26 weeks - 48 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours, nights - Employment Type:
Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours:
48 hrs/wk - Start Date:
Oct 26, 2026 - Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse position requiring an active AK RN license and prior charge experience.
Details- High-risk Labor and Delivery unit within an acute care hospital
- Unit includes 10 OB Triage rooms, 10 LDR rooms, 3 OR suites, and 4 PACU rooms
- Average of 7 deliveries daily, with up to 14 patients including inductions and high-risk antepartum cases
- OB Triage sees 4-5 third trimester testing patients daily plus additional triage cases
- Facility performs 100-200 births per month
- Night shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12), 19:00-7:30
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- May float to similar units within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
- Uses Epic for charting
- Scrubs provided by facility
- Active AK RN license required in hand for consideration
- Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience required
- Charge Nurse experience preferred or willingness to train for charge role
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, AWHONN Advanced, and NRP
- Epic charting experience required
- Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, venous blood draws, and infusion pump management
- Experience with high-risk delivery, vaginal delivery, and C-section circulating/recovery/scrub roles
- Experience with fetal monitoring including EFM and IUPC placement/calibration
- Experience managing high-risk medications such as Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives
- 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
- Copy of certifications required
- Hepatitis B vaccination required (titers or declinations not accepted)
- Serve as Charge Nurse on a regular basis for the unit
- Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum stages
- Assist with neonatal care in the delivery room including APGAR scoring and neonatal resuscitation
- Support newborn care including assessments, cord care, and discharge teaching to parents
- Manage high-risk conditions such as pre-eclampsia, preterm labor, and VBAC trials of labor
- Magnet-designated facility with Level II Trauma status, recognized as a USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
- Free parking available
- Must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays:
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's - Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
- Former permanent staff must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months before returning as a traveler
- Travelers limited to a maximum of 1 calendar year per assignment, followed by a required 6-month break before returning to the same facility
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Time off requests must be submitted with initial consideration and are approved on an individual basis upon offer
American Traveler Job #P-761637. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Labor & Delivery
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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