Labor and Delivery RN
Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska Native Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery RN
• 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 cover all Labor & Delivery and Postpartum Unit areas
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling/block schedule accommodated
• Local Radius Rule: 50 miles (locals not accepted)
• Guaranteed Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
• Special Requirements:

  • Cultural sensitivity to the Alaska Native population
  • Population has complex social histories including domestic violence

Required Certifications

• AWHONN Intermediate
• BCLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (initial series or J&J dose; medical exemptions accepted with doctor’s letter; religious exemptions not accepted)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Medical Exemption (required during flu season, no declinations accepted)

License Requirements

• Alaska RN License required
• Compact License accepted temporarily with proof of application for Alaska license (must apply ASAP after signing)
• Alaska Board of Nursing processing time: 10-12 weeks

Additional Required Qualifications and Documents

• Valid RN license in Alaska
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Background check within 90 days of start (including SS Trace and County searches for last 7 years)
• Physical exam (renewed annually)
• Fit mask test with approved facility masks (renewed annually, must be completed prior to arrival)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start
• TB testing (QGOLD, TSPOT, or PPD within 1 year) and TB questionnaire (renewed annually)
• Proof of immunizations or titers for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine, titer, or facility-specific declination)
  • Varicella
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Clinical skills checklist required
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding tasks and forms prior to start
• Cultural sensitivity training or awareness recommended

Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital
• Magnet Facility
• Total Staffed Beds: 152
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any color or pattern allowed; L&D/OR scrubs provided
• Parking: No cost for parking

Notes

• No prior travel experience required
• Floating within Labor & Delivery and Postpartum Unit expected
• Self-scheduling available to accommodate block schedules
• Must complete all onboarding and credentialing tasks timely to avoid start delays

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