Travel Labor and Delivery Charge Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Labor and Delivery RN to work as Charge Nurse at a Magnet, Level II Trauma hospital, requiring an active AK RN license and charge experience.

• High-risk Labor and Delivery unit with 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 averages 4-5 third-trimester testing patients plus additional daily triage patients
• Facility performs 100-200 births per month
• Night shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Required to work every other weekend
• May float to similar units within the facility or nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
• No on-call requirements
• No block scheduling accommodations

• Active AK RN license required in hand for consideration
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience required
• Charge Nurse experience required; candidates should regularly expect to work in the Charge Nurse role
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, AWHONN Advanced, and NRP
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, venous blood draws, IV starts and maintenance, and use of infusion pumps/drips
• Experience with labor and delivery management including assisting with high-risk and vaginal deliveries, circulating and scrubbing for C-sections, and sterile vaginal exams
• Experience with fetal monitoring including external and internal fetal monitoring and IUPC placement/calibration
• Experience administering medications such as antihypertensives, insulin drips, magnesium sulfate, pitocin, and terbutaline
• Neonatal care experience including APGAR scoring, newborn resuscitation, and use of radiant warmers
• Postpartum care experience including management of hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and couplet care
• 2 supervisory references required, covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty
• Copies of required certifications must be provided for consideration
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Hepatitis B vaccination required; titers or declinations not accepted

• Work in a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma acute care hospital recognized as a USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
• 407 staffed beds facility
• Scrubs provided by facility
• Must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays:
  Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• Former Providence permanent staff must be separated for a minimum of 3 months before returning as a traveler
• Travelers are limited to a maximum of 1 calendar year in this assignment, followed by a required 6-month break before returning to the same facility
• Any approved time off must be submitted at the time of consideration
• Free parking available

American Traveler Job  #P-769363. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.