Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 26 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Labor and Delivery Department registered nurse position located at a healthcare facility. The role involves providing professional nursing direct patient care to neonates, adolescents, infants, and adults in a labor and delivery setting. The position requires fostering a collaborative approach with interdisciplinary teams to support patients through childbirth and postpartum experiences.
Job Details
Schedule: Rotating shift with 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Womens Health Nursing (AWHONN) Intermediate level, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), valid or pending Washington state license, 2 years of experience in labor and delivery.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic fetal monitoring, neonatal stabilization procedures, and obstetric emergency protocols.
Float: Float rotation may be required with 0-3 shifts per month to assist with broader department needs. All floating from obstetrics is as helping hands, sitter/camera watching, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) type work.
Responsibilities: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; document patient information per standards; delegate care appropriately; ensure professional development; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Additional Information: The position begins on 11/02/2026, with an end date of 05/03/2027. The shift involves variable coverage with week stretches between day and night shifts, including a guaranteed minimum of night shifts. The candidate must be willing to work every team members equitable share of weekend shifts.
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 #1318404. 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
Ketchikan, AK
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)unmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Neonatologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Obstetrics and Gynecologyunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Treatment Evaluationunmatched
Women's Healthunmatched
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