Labor and Delivery RN
Anchorage, Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Assignment Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 3x12 hour variable shifts (Night 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM / Day 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Hours: 36 hours per week (60 hours guaranteed per 2 weeks, with possible call-off for one 12-hour shift every 2 weeks)

Unit Information

• High Risk Labor and Delivery unit including OB Triage/Testing, Labor & Delivery/Antepartum, OR suites, and PACU rooms
• Average daily deliveries: ~7, with up to 14 patients during inductions and high-risk antepartum cases
• OB Triage averages 4-5 third trimester testing patients plus additional triage patients daily
• May float within scope to similar units if needed
• Weekend work required every other weekend
• Block scheduling not accommodated

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alaska
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
  • AWHONN
  • NIHSS
  • NRP
  • PALS
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Candidate Requirements

• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)
• No on-call required
• Time off requests approved individually and must be included with submission
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application required with at least 5 years of employment history (7 years for APN/Subcontractors)
• Skills checklist required annually for applicable units

Facility Information

• Acute hospital with 407 staffed beds
• Magnet designated facility
• Level II Trauma center
• Uses Epic electronic health record system
• Free parking provided
• Scrub color provided

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with declination option
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination (positive titer and vaccine series required for Alaska placements)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with declination option
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season or declination
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations accepted with adherence to infection control policies
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 12 months of start (instant acceptable)
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for travel candidates (RespSafety virtual questionnaire)
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates, updated annually

Background and Compliance

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Various state-specific background and registry checks as applicable
• Education verification required for nursing degree (international education requires diploma/transcript or CES report)
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• E-Verify attestation required
• Photo for badge required (passport style with neutral background)

Training and Competency

• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific Workramp modules required
• Medication competency exam as applicable
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) training required for all L&D RNs, met by AWHONN or NCC certification or Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment exam
• Other certifications and competencies as required by unit description and clinical tracks

Additional Notes

• Candidates may be required to float to other nearby facilities within the system
• Time off requests must be submitted with application and approved individually
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Locals (within 50 miles) are not eligible for this assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with required certifications and Alaska licensure ready to start a 13-week travel contract in Anchorage, Alaska.