Graduate Nurse (GN) - Labor and Delivery - January 2027

Foundation Health; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Temporary housing

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k with employer match

Tuition assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Onsite gym

Wellness programs

Discount programs

Job summary

Foundation Health is seeking a registered nurse for Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska. The role involves direct patient care, teamwork with multidisciplinary staff, and ongoing care coordination on a 3x12 shift schedule.

Applicants must hold Alaska RN licensure by December 2026 and complete NCLEX-RN. Orientation pays $34.96/hour, with relocation assistance, temporary housing, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program and be eligible for NCLEX-RN licensure.
• Must complete the NCLEX-RN exam within twelve weeks of start date and pass within six months.
• Must possess Alaska RN license (current or temporary) and be able to obtain full licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist direct caregiver in nursing care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with disciplines to plan and modify patient care.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; perform procedures under supervision.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

NCLEX-RN preparation

Job description

Overview

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your experience and skills as you enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle.

Must have Alaska RN license by 12/2026

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: $34.96/hr. while on orientation.
• Retention Bonus: $6500.00
• Relocation Assistance:up to $7,500 Relocation Assistance
• Temporary Housing:90 Days Temporary Housing Provided
• Additional Pay:Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits:medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits:FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits:Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs
• Shifts Available:- Full-time, 36 hours per week, 3x12 hour shifts with rotating call

• Shift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $6.00/hr. Night
• Requires a minimum 2 year commitment.

About Fairbanks Memorial HospitalFairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. AJoint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership.In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Living in Fairbanks:

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.

• No state income tax and no sales tax.
• Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
• College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
• Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
• 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programs

Summer activities:Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.

Winter activities:Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists direct caregiver in the assessment, planning, diagnosis, implementation, evaluation and modification of nursing care. Reports patient status to a registered nurse.
• Participates with other disciplines in the planning, implementation, evaluation and modification of nursing care and provides patient care utilizing skills for which competency has been established.
• Performs procedures under the direction of a licensed caregiver for which competency has been established.
• Assists with preparing patients for examination and procedures.
• Participates in unit or facility shared leadership.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program and be eligible for NCLEX-RN licensure exam.

Must complete the NCLEX-RN exam within twelve weeks of start date. Must have successfully passed NCLEX-RN exam within six month provisional window.

Must possess a valid current or temporary Alaska RN license. Requires the knowledge and skills normally demonstrated by an Associate’s degree in nursing. BLS certification is required. May require ACLS, PALS, or additional certification and/or continuing education based on area of practice.

Requires creative thinking, prioritizing, and flexible problem solving skills. Also requires the ability to communicate clearly in both verbal and written forms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.