Travel Labor and Delivery RN

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

• 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 13-week night shift assignment at a Critical Access Hospital providing OB services to the entire community, requiring an active AK RN license.

• Critical Access Hospital setting providing OB/Labor and Delivery services for the entire community
• Cares for obstetric patients during labor, delivery, recovery, and immediate postpartum period
• Provides fetal monitoring, newborn care, and emergency response in collaboration with neonatal teams
• Night shift schedule from 7pm to 7am on varying nights of the week
• 13-week assignment length
• On-call may be required, rotating weekly among staff with 30-minute response time
• Floats to other departments or assignments as needed

• Active, unrestricted Alaska RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• Must complete clinical competency within 3 months and renew every 3 years
• Must complete high-risk competency within 3 months and renew annually
• Competent in the use of all specialty equipment
• Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical systems required
• Must have or obtain flu vaccination
• Must pass ICPA background check with fingerprint cards submitted within 1 week of accepting offer
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and kneeling

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care
• Administers medications and treatments per provider orders and policy
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and escalates care as needed
• Provides patient and family education on care, medications, and discharge needs
• Delivers culturally responsive, patient-centered care
• Exercises independent nursing judgment consistent with Alaska Board of Nursing scope of practice
• Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Collaborates with providers and interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities
• Provides guidance and delegation to ancillary staff and may support orientation or mentoring of peers
• Works in a moderate-to-high noise clinical environment
• ICPA fingerprint clearance processing may delay start date by 3-5 weeks

American Traveler Job  #P-777016. 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
- Obstetrics

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.