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
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Labor and Delivery Nursing Specialist in the Labor and Delivery Department. This position involves providing professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. It emphasizes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to care for obstetric patients, newborns, and their families.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shift with variability, including a minimum of 36 hours per week, with shifts typically lasting 12 hours each. Start date is 10/19/2026 and end date is 01/18/2027.
- Required Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years of experience in labor and delivery, certifications including BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), AWHONN Intermediate (Association of Womens Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and an active or pending Washington state license.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic fetal monitoring, obstetric procedures such as vaginal delivery, cesarean delivery, postpartum, antepartum, neonatal resuscitation, and additional obstetric skills listed in the candidate profile.
- Additional Information: This role requires the ability to float up to 3 times per month, assisting with various patient care activities including helping hands, sitter/camera watching, or CNA type work. The position involves working an equitable number of weekend shifts, with a focus on obstetric and neonatal patient care. Candidates must be fully vaccinated and able to meet the detailed clinical and operational expectations outlined.
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 #1311217. 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