Cross Country Nurses 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: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse (RN) based in Alaska. This position involves providing specialized care in a high-volume, high-risk obstetric unit at a Magnet Level II Trauma facility. The role is focused on delivering safe, compassionate, and effective maternity care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
Location: Alaska
Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Education Requirements: Valid Alaska RN license, required upon auto-offer, with pending licenses accepted, but must be in hand for confirmation.
Years of Experience: 1 year of relevant obstetric nursing experience; 0 years minimum required.
Schedule: Nights, 3x12 or 4x12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Additional Responsibilities: Provide care for high-risk antepartum and obstetrical patients, assist with vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and postpartum care. Support triage and testing activities, including third-trimester testing and triage patient influx. Maintain proficiency in obstetric procedures, fetal monitoring, and use of electronic charting systems (Epic).
Preferred Qualifications: Charge nurse experience or willingness to train as charge, experience with high volume deliveries, and familiarity with obstetric procedures.
Float: Float rotation may be required within scope to meet facility needs.
Submission Requirements: Current Alaska RN license in hand, 2 recent references covering 1 year during the last 3 years, and copies of certifications including charting proficiency in Epic.
Additional Details: Participant must work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year). No local candidates accepted; candidate must live at least 50 miles from the facility. Travelers can only work at this location for a maximum of 1 year with at least a 6-month break before returning for another assignment.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1320007. 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: Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Anchorage, AK
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursingunmatched
Order Deliveryunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
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Training/Teachingunmatched
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