Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery in Ketchikan, AK

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

Location

Ketchikan, AK | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12 Hours (19:00–07:00) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs in a Labor and Delivery setting
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards
• Direct and delegate care to other team members in accordance with their education, credentials, and demonstrated competence
• Promote a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach toward patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team
• Participate in the development of and maintain established hospital policies, procedures, objectives, and quality improvement initiatives
• Float 0–3 times per month as needed; floating from OB is limited to helping hands, sitter/camera watching, or CNA-type work

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license or proof of Alaska license application submitted (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, NRP
• Willingness to work an equitable number of weekend shifts per schedule period
• Must live more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required; at least one must be from a supervisor (Charge Nurse accepted)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Epic EMR experience, particularly within the last year
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Experience floating within a health system or across care settings

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are accepted, making this a great opportunity to launch a travel nursing career in a unique Alaskan coastal community
• Supportive interdisciplinary care environment with a focus on professional development and collaborative practice