RN Labor and Delivery

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery provides specialized nursing care to women during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. This role involves managing high-risk antepartum patients, performing patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute hospital setting. The nurse supports OB triage, LDR rooms, operating suites, and PACU areas, ensuring quality care for mothers and newborns in a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma facility.

• Provide skilled nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients, including high-risk antepartum cases.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor fetal and maternal status, and document findings accurately.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans.
• Manage OB triage, labor and delivery rooms, operating room suites, and PACU patients.
• Respond to emergencies and provide support during deliveries and surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely charting using Epic electronic medical records.
• Participate in patient education and support families during the childbirth process.

• Active Alaska Registered Nurse license in hand at time of offer.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced certifications.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; first‑time labor and delivery nurses accepted.
• Charge nurse experience preferred or willingness to train as charge nurse.

• Experience working in high‑risk labor and delivery or antepartum units.
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system.
• Previous experience in a Magnet-designated or trauma-level hospital setting.

• No on‑call requirement.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• May float within scope to similar units as needed.
• Time off requests approved individually and must be included with initial submittal.
• Travelers must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted.
• Guaranteed 60 hours per two‑week period; traveler may be called off for one 12‑hour shift per two weeks.

• 13‑ or 26‑week assignment length, starting ASAP.
• Shift options: 3 or 4 shifts per week, 12‑hour night shifts.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.