American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Kodiak Island, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Labor & Delivery RN for a critical access hospital, requiring an active AK RN license, at least 1 year of L&D experience, and AWHONN Intermediate certification.
Details
- Labor and Delivery unit within a Critical Access Hospital (Level IV Trauma)
- Acute care medical center with long-term care and outpatient services
- 3x12 variable shifts, including both day (7a-7p) and night (7p-7a) rotations
- Weekend shifts required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating within scope required to meet facility needs, including to sister facilities nearby
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active AK RN license required (compact license must be in hand at time of submission)
- Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate
- AWHONN Advanced certification preferred
- Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, and infusion pump use
- Experience in labor and delivery management including vaginal and high-risk deliveries
- Experience with fetal monitoring (external and internal) and recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
- Experience with postpartum and newborn care procedures
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years required
- Full SSN and DOB required for submission
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn stages
- Perform triage of obstetrical patients and assist with high-risk and vaginal deliveries
- Administer medications such as Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives as needed
- Provide newborn assessments, including APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, and discharge teaching to parents
- Scrub color is flexible or business casual
- Free parking provided
- Facility offers housing to travelers in 1-bedroom apartments, available up to 72 hours before and 24 hours after contract dates
- Pets are not allowed in provided housing
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month waiting period, provided they live more than 50 miles from the facility
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- RTO requests are considered based upon request but should be submitted upfront to avoid delays
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
American Traveler Job ID #P-774324. 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: 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.