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

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for 1 shift per 2 weeks)
Start Date: ASAP

Unit & Facility Overview

• High Risk Labor and Delivery unit with OB Triage, LDR rooms, OR suites, and PACU rooms
• Average daily deliveries: ~7, can have up to 14 with inductions and high-risk antepartum cases
• OB Triage handles 4-5 third trimester testing patients daily plus triage influx
• Acute hospital, Magnet designated, Level II Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 407
• Charting system: Epic
• Free parking provided
• Scrub color provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alaska
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• ACLS certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Weekend work required every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope to like units may be required
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Local candidates not accepted (must live at least 50 miles from facility)
• Time off requests approved on an individual basis and must be submitted with application

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • TDAP (within 10 years, declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with acceptable alternatives
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use (travel only)
• Fit mask testing required for new travel starts (updated annually)

Training & Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS (Workramp)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) training required for all L&D RNs, met by AWHONN or NCC certification or Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment exam
• Skills checklist required annually for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Must complete all required background, health, and training documentation prior to start
• Candidates with international nursing education must provide transcripts/diplomas or CES report
• No prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity Labor and Delivery unit within a Magnet-designated hospital in Alaska. Candidates must be prepared for night shifts, weekend work, and occasional floating within similar units.