Labor and Delivery RN
Ketchikan, AK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring AK licensure and AWHONN/NRP certifications on a variable day/night shift schedule.

Details

• Labor and Delivery unit position
• Variable 3x12 schedule with a minimum week-long stretch between day and night shifts, consisting of 50-70% night shifts
• Equitable weekend rotation required per schedule period
• Floating required 0-3 times per month, limited to helping hands, sitter/camera watching, or CNA-type duties within OB
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Royal blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required, pending license accepted
• 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required; LDRP experience preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, NRP
• AWHONN Advanced certification preferred
• EFM competency required via Intermediate AWHONN or Relias/Gnosis
• Charting system experience required (any system)
• Skilled in labor and delivery management including high-risk and vaginal delivery assistance, forceps/vacuum extraction, and hemorrhage/shock response
• Experience with medication administration including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, antihypertensives, and insulin drips
• Experience with neonatal care in delivery room including APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, and thermoregulation
• Experience with antepartum care including NST, sterile vaginal exams, and obstetrical triage
• Experience with fetal monitoring including external and internal fetal monitoring and IUPC placement
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required, with at least one from a supervisor
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including patients and families
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs and document accordingly
• Direct and delegate care to other team members based on their education and competence
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and hospital policy development
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous PeaceHealth employees must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Candidates with more than one DUI are not eligible for consideration
• Local candidates within 60 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Start date may be delayed up to 8 weeks if AK license is still pending