Travel Labor and Delivery RN
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Nursing
Obstetrics, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse
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:
11/23/2026 - Duration:
13 weeks - 36 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours, nights - Employment Type:
Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours:
36 hrs/wk - Start Date:
Nov 23, 2026 - Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a high-risk night shift position at a Magnet, Level II Trauma hospital in Alaska, requiring an active AK RN license and AWHONN certifications.
Details- High-risk Labor & 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 handles 4-5 third trimester testing patients daily plus ongoing triage volume
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call responsibilities
- May float to like units or affiliate hospitals within scope as needed
- Charts in Epic
- Scrubs provided
- Free parking available
- Active AK RN license required and must be in hand for auto offer consideration
- Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, AWHONN Advanced, NRP
- Epic charting experience required
- Charge nurse experience preferred or willingness to train as charge
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Experience with high-risk antepartum, vaginal and C-section deliveries, and fetal monitoring (external and internal)
- Experience with medication administration including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives
- Experience with newborn care and neonatal resuscitation in the delivery room
- Minimum 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
- Hepatitis B vaccination required (titers or declinations not accepted)
- Full SSN and DOB required for consideration
- Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum units including high-risk patients
- Support newborn care including APGAR scoring, cord care, thermoregulation, and discharge teaching
- Assist with high-risk and vaginal deliveries, C-section circulating/recovery/scrubbing, and VBAC management
- Perform fetal monitoring including IUPC placement and recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
- Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma facility recognized as a top hospital in Alaska
- Must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays:
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year - Facility births average 100-200 per month
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates not accepted; must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
- Former permanent staff must be separated from the health system for at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
- Travelers may only work a maximum of 1 calendar year per assignment, followed by a required 6-month break before returning to the same facility
- RTO requests are approved individually at time of offer and must be submitted upfront
American Traveler Job #P-774321. 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.
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