Labor and Delivery RN
Anchorage, AK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery RN
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend (6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule, including Saturday and Sunday)
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to work all areas of Labor & Delivery (LDR) and Postpartum Unit (PPU)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling/block schedule accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: 50 miles (locals not accepted)
• Guaranteed Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
• Cultural Sensitivity: Required to work with Alaska Native population, which has complex social histories including domestic violence

Licensure

• License: Compact license accepted to start, but must apply for Alaska RN license ASAP after signing due to 10-12 week processing time
• Pending License: Not accepted without proof of Alaska license application
• State License: Alaska RN license required eventually

Certifications Required

• AWHONN Intermediate
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (initial series or J&J dose; medical exemptions accepted with doctor’s letter; no declinations or religious exemptions)
• Other certifications may be required depending on float assignments (e.g., ACLS, PALS) but not explicitly for this role

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 152 staffed beds
• Magnet Facility
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any color or pattern allowed; L&D/OR scrubs provided
• Parking: Free parking available in nearby parking structure

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Standard background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace and county searches for last 7 years
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam (annual renewal)
  • Fit mask test (annual renewal, must be done prior to arrival)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap proof
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or facility-specific declination form
  • Drug screening (10-panel, within 30 days of start)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Competency Exams: Medication and general competency exams required
• Facility Specific Documents: Various forms including confidentiality statement, badge form, orientation handbook, and others must be completed prior to start
• References: Two clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.
• Cultural sensitivity to the Alaska Native population is emphasized due to the complex patient population.
• Floating within Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units is expected.
• Self-scheduling and block scheduling options are available.
• Compact license holders can start with proof of Alaska license application but must obtain full Alaska RN license during assignment.

This position is ideal for a Labor and Delivery RN with at least 2 years of experience who is comfortable working in a culturally diverse and complex patient environment and is open to travel assignments in Alaska.