Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery in Sitka, AK

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required (experienced nurses must provide evidence of current certifications at time of hire; new graduates and nurses new to the specialty must obtain all required certifications within six months of hire). Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to obstetric patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period, including fetal monitoring, newborn care, and emergency response.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery

Location

Sitka, AK | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Full-Time | Permanent | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to obstetric patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period, including fetal monitoring, newborn care, and emergency response
• Perform thorough patient assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and evaluate nursing interventions and patient responses
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per provider orders and policy; recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with providers, neonatal teams, and interdisciplinary staff to coordinate care and ensure safe outcomes for both mother and newborn
• Accurately and timely document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Provide patient and family education related to care, medications, and discharge needs; deliver culturally responsive, patient-centered care. On-call may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of Alaska or another U.S. state; must have applied for an Alaska nursing license at or prior to time of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association required at time of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required (experienced nurses must provide evidence of current certifications at time of hire; new graduates and nurses new to the specialty must obtain all required certifications within six months of hire)
• High-Risk Competency validation required within 3 months of hire and annually thereafter
• Clinical competency assessment required within 3 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in Labor and Delivery or a related obstetric specialty
• Experience with high-risk obstetric patients and complex medical equipment used in Labor and Delivery settings
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems in a clinical environment
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent nursing judgment and critical thinking in a fast-paced setting

Why Join Us

• This permanent opportunity offers a meaningful career serving a unique and underserved community in Southeast Alaska, with a mission-driven organization committed to employee growth and professional advancement
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage