Labor and Delivery Nurse
Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska Native Medical Center

Job Summary: 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
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Accepted
• Work Schedule: Weekend shifts required every other weekend (6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule, including Saturday and Sunday)
• Ratios: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to cover Labor & Delivery (LDR) and Postpartum Unit (PPU)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling/block scheduling accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: 50 miles (locals not accepted)
• Guaranteed Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
• Cultural Competency: Must have sensitivity to Alaska Native population; patient population is complex with significant social history and domestic violence issues

Licensure

• License: Compact nursing license accepted to start, but must apply for Alaska RN license immediately 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 Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS for other specialties, but not specified here)

Facility & Work Environment

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

Special Requirements & Notes

• Cultural sensitivity to Alaska Native population is essential
• Complex patient population with social and domestic violence history
• Must complete various facility-specific onboarding and compliance documents prior to start
• No on-call requirement
• Floating within Labor & Delivery and Postpartum units

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam (annual renewal)
• Fit mask test (annual renewal, must be completed prior to arrival)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine, titer, or facility-specific declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination required (initial series or J&J dose accepted; medical exemptions with doctor’s letter accepted; religious exemptions not accepted)

Background & Competency Checks

• Standard background check within 90 days of start
• Sex offender search within 30 days of start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Clinical skills checklist required
• References: 2 clinical references required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment serving the Alaska Native population with a supportive team and flexible scheduling.