Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $3,991 per week in Bethel, AK

Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively, flexibility, cultural sensitivity, independent judgment within scope of practice. Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse Join our dedicated nursing team at Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse.

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Join our dedicated nursing team at Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Alaska, as a Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse. This role is integral to providing comprehensive patient care across the lifespan, with a specialized focus on obstetric patients, newborns, and postpartum mothers.

As an L&D RN, you will apply the full nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and efficient outcomes. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the comprehensive application of the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation).
• Direct and coordinate nursing care for patients based on established nursing practice standards.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource person when situations require specialized knowledge or guidance.
• Provide age-appropriate and culturally sensitive care to patients ranging from birth to elderly.
• Administer treatments and medications accurately and safely.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and integrate findings into patient care plans.
• Provide comprehensive education to patients, families, and significant others regarding care and recovery.
• Maintain flexibility in work schedule and demonstrate independent action within the prescribed limits of nursing practice.

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an NLN-approved institution.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in Obstetrics (OB).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Current Fetal Monitoring certification.
• Ability to pass and maintain competencies required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• National Certification in Obstetrics.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Proficient application of the nursing process, patient assessment, medication administration, treatment delivery, diagnostic test interpretation, patient/family education, care management, adherence to AWHONN standards, operation of Fetal Monitors and Datascope.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and standard office equipment (computer, telephone).
• Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively, flexibility, cultural sensitivity, independent judgment within scope of practice.
• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, Alaska State Registered Nursing practice standards, care management, and continuity of care.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 8 hours per shift
• Days per Week: 5 days per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 15, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alaska.