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: 08/24/2026
- 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: Aug 24, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced L&D RN for a 13-week travel assignment at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma hospital in Alaska, requiring AWHONN certification and Epic experience.
Details
- High-risk Labor & Delivery unit within an acute care, Magnet-designated hospital recognized as a USNWR Best Hospital in Alaska
- Unit includes 10 OB Triage rooms, 10 LDR rooms, 3 OR suites, and 4 PACU rooms
- Handles an average of 7 deliveries per day, with up to 14 patients at a time including inductions and high-risk antepartum cases
- OB Triage averages 4–5 third-trimester testing patients plus additional triage patients daily
- Patient ratios: OB Triage/Testing 5–10; L&D/Antepartum 7–14
- 13-week contract with a night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00–07:30)
- Most likely a straight night shift; however, if coverage is needed for both days and nights, the schedule may rotate every 4 weeks
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call required
- May float to like units within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
- Epic EMR — experience required
- Scrubs provided by the facility
- Free parking on-site
- Facility delivers 100–200 births per month
Requirements
- Active Alaska RN license required; candidates with a pending AK RN license may be considered but must have license in hand prior to offer
- Minimum 2 years of L&D nursing experience required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate, and AWHONN Advanced
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience with high-risk antepartum, labor and delivery management, and C-section circulating and recovery required
- Skills required include: IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood and blood product administration, use of infusion pumps/drips, fetal monitoring (external and internal), IUPC placement and calibration, magnesium sulfate therapy, Pitocin administration, and neonatal resuscitation
- Charge nurse experience preferred; facility is willing to train for charge role
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- 2 supervisory references covering at least 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty are required for consideration
- Hep B vaccination required — titers and declinations are not accepted by the facility
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include caring for high-risk antepartum and L&D patients, managing inductions, assisting with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, postpartum care, OB triage, and external/internal fetal monitoring
- Additional clinical responsibilities include antihypertensive and insulin drip administration, epidural and anesthesia support, breastfeeding/lactation support, and postpartum hemorrhage management
- Floating between all Providence facilities within Alaska may be required; refusal to float may result in assignment termination
- Must be willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
- All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed upfront and is approved on an individual basis
- Former permanent Providence employees must be separated from the organization for a minimum of 3 months before returning as a traveler
- Travelers may work a maximum of 1 calendar year before being required to take at least a 6-month break prior to returning for another assignment at this facility
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are not accepted
American Traveler Job ID #P-734777. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.