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: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Labor & Delivery RN for a high-risk unit requiring an active AK RN license, 1+ years of L&D experience, and AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced certification.
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 during inductions and high-risk antepartum care
- OB Triage sees 4-5 third trimester testing patients daily plus additional triage cases
- Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
- Every other weekend required
- May float to similar units within the hospital or affiliate facilities as needed
- No on-call requirements
- Charts using Epic
Requirements
- Active AK RN license required in hand for consideration
- Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, AWHONN Advanced, and NRP certifications required
- Epic charting experience required
- Charge nurse experience preferred, or willingness to train as charge
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
- Copies of certifications required
- Full SSN and DOB required for compliance
- Hep B vaccination required (titers or declinations not accepted)
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive nursing care across antepartum, high-risk L&D, and mother/baby units
- Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma hospital recognized as a top hospital in Alaska
- Perform labor and delivery management including assisting with vaginal deliveries, C-sections, and high-risk deliveries
- Support neonatal care in the delivery room including APGAR scoring and neonatal resuscitation
- Administer medications such as Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives
- Provide postpartum care including management of hemorrhage, couplet care, and multiple births
- Scrubs are provided by the facility
- Willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
- Former permanent staff must be separated from the health system for a minimum of 3 months before returning as a traveler
- Maximum assignment length of 1 calendar year at this facility, followed by a required 6-month break before returning
- Time off requests are approved individually upon offer and must be included in the initial submission
- Parking is free
American Traveler Job ID #P-757909. 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
About American Traveler
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.