Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Anchorage, Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: Night shift, 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

• Unit: High Risk Labor & Delivery, OB Triage/Testing, Antepartum
• Typical Patient Load:

  • Labor & Delivery/Antepartum: 7-14 patients
  • OB Triage: 5-10 patients (including 4-5 third trimester testing patients daily)
• Facility Type: Acute Hospital
• Beds: 407 staffed beds
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• Recognition: Magnet Facility, US News & World Report Best Hospital in Alaska
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Provided

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 / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation
• AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced certifications
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Night shift primarily; schedule may flip every 4 weeks between nights and days if needed
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Time off requests approved individually and must be submitted with application

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work
• 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
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (Alaska placements require positive titer and vaccine series)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred (declinations not required)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Respirator clearance required annually for travel candidates (RespSafety questionnaire)
• Fit mask testing required for travel candidates (updated annually)

Background & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; must include SSN trace, death master index, sex offender registry, education verification, and more
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires diploma/transcripts or CES report
• Minimum of 2 professional references covering 1 year of employment in comparable specialty within last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required
• Skills checklist required and must be updated annually
• Various state-specific background and license verifications apply

Training & Competency

• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or completion of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Assessment exam required for all L&D RNs
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS platform
• Epic charting system training required

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may float to other nearby facilities if needed
• Time off requests must be included with application submission
• Candidates must be able to meet all credentialing and compliance requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract in Alaska with a reputable acute care hospital offering a high-acuity OB unit and supportive work environment.