Labor and Delivery RN
Anchorage, Alaska
Providence Alaska Medical Center

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

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 - 7:30)
Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for 1 shift per 2 weeks)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Start Date: ASAP

Unit & Facility Overview

• Unit: High Risk Labor and Delivery, including OB Triage/Testing, Labor & Delivery/Antepartum, OR suites, and PACU rooms
• Patient Volume: Average 7 daily deliveries, up to 14 with inductions and high-risk antepartum cases
• Facility Type: Acute hospital with 407 staffed beds
• Facility Designations: Magnet facility, Level II Trauma center, recognized as a top hospital in Alaska
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Scrub Color: Provided

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alaska
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• AWHONN certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Job Responsibilities & Expectations

• Primarily night shift; schedule may flip every 4 weeks if covering both day and night shifts
• May float within scope to similar units as needed
• No on-call requirement
• No block scheduling accommodation
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)
• Time off requests approved individually and must be included in submission

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (as applicable)
• Background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• Education verification (nursing degree)
• NURSYS license verification for RNs
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, confirming ability to work
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years (declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination (positive titer and vaccine series required for Alaska placements)
  • 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)
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety) required annually for travel starts on or after 2/5/2024
• References: Minimum 2 references covering 1 year of employment in a comparable specialty/setting within the last 3 years
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps

Training & Competency Requirements

• Annual completion of regulatory and specialty-specific training modules via LMS (Workramp)
• Medication competency exam as applicable
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or completion of fetal heart rate monitoring assessment exam required for all L&D RNs
• Other certifications as required by unit or clinical track

Additional Notes

• Badge photo required (passport style with neutral background)
• Floating policy acknowledgment required; may float to other nearby facilities
• Locals not accepted; candidate’s permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility
• Time off requests handled on a case-by-case basis
• Background checks and other compliance documents must be current and meet facility standards

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity Labor and Delivery unit at a leading hospital in Alaska, with strong support for travel nurses including comprehensive credentialing and compliance processes.