Labor and Delivery RN
Anchorage, AK
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Labor and Delivery RN to work in an acute care hospital setting with a focus on cultural sensitivity to the Alaska Native population. The unit cares for a complex patient population with significant social history and domestic violence considerations.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alaska
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Additional Information

• First-timers accepted: Yes
• On-call: No
• Locals accepted: No (local radius rule: 50 miles)
• Guaranteed Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any color or pattern allowed; L&D/OR scrubs provided
• Parking: Free parking available

Required Health and Compliance Documents

• Physical exam (annual renewal)
• Fit mask test (approved facility mask, annual renewal, must be completed prior to arrival)
• Proof of immunizations or titers for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, titer, or facility-specific declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year) and annual TB questionnaire
• COVID-19 vaccination (initial series or approved alternatives; medical exemptions accepted with documentation; no declinations or religious exemptions)
• Drug screening (10-panel, within 30 days of start)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Clinical skills checklist

Background and Facility Requirements

• Standard background check within 90 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma (not required for RN)
• Facility-specific forms and orientation tasks must be completed prior to start
• HealthStream modules assigned during orientation must be completed
• No fingerprinting required for this facility

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to the Alaska Native population are critical for success in this role.
• Floating within Labor & Delivery and Postpartum Unit is expected.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a Magnet-designated acute care hospital with a supportive environment and a focus on culturally competent care.