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: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D) for a healthcare facility located in the designated area. This role involves providing direct patient care in the obstetrics department, supporting women during labor, delivery, and postpartum phases. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to clinical standards, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the childbirth process.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 10/19/2026 to 01/18/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Two years of experience in labor and delivery nursing, valid certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Intermediate, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and active or pending license accepted.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic fetal monitoring, neonatal resuscitation, postpartum care, and obstetric procedures.
- Additional Information: All float requirements from obstetrics include helping hands, sitter/camera watching, or CNA-type work. A skilled RN will assess, plan, provide, and evaluate patient care for neonates, adolescents, infants, and adults within the unit. Flexibility in floating to other units within the facility may be required.
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 #1311136. 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