Labor & 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)
Hours: 36 hours per week

Job Description

• Position in Labor & Delivery (L&D) unit, primarily night shifts; schedule may flip every 4 weeks between nights and days if needed.
• High-risk L&D unit with OB Triage, Labor & Delivery, OR suites, and PACU rooms.
• Average daily deliveries around 7, with up to 14 patients including inductions and high-risk antepartum cases.
• Floating to similar units may be required to meet facility needs.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• No on-call requirement.
• Block scheduling accommodations are not available.
• Local candidates not accepted; permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alaska
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with experience within the last year required
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• AWHONN Intermediate certification
• AWHONN Advanced certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification

Facility Information

• Acute hospital with 407 staffed beds.
• Magnet designated facility.
• Level II Trauma center.
• Uses Epic for charting.
• Free parking available.

Work Hours and Scheduling

• Guaranteed 60 hours per 2 weeks.
• Traveler may be called off for one 12-hour shift per 2 weeks.
• Time off requests approved individually and must be included with submittal.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually.
• Education verification required for nursing degree; international education requires transcript/diploma.
• NURSYS license verification required.
• Drug screen: 9-panel within 12 months of start; instant tests acceptable.
• Minimum 5 years of employment history required on application; must include month/year format.
• Work history verification required if reference exceptions are requested.

Health and Safety

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO, indicating ability to work with or without accommodation.
• Fit mask test required for travel candidates starting on or after 2/5/2024; must be updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or declination accepted:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within 10 years
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or signed declination; positive titer and vaccine series required for Alaska placements)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine during flu season (declination accepted)
  • COVID vaccination record preferred; declinations not required but unvaccinated must follow infection prevention protocols.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; updated annually.

Competency and Training

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification or fetal heart rate monitoring assessment required for L&D RNs.
• Annual regulatory and specialty-specific training modules required via LMS.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with floating policy and may be required to float to other units within reasonable distance.
• Candidates must submit all required documentation timely to avoid delays.
• No local candidates accepted; must live at least 50 miles away from the facility.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity Labor and Delivery unit in Alaska with a reputable acute care hospital.