Labor and Delivery Nurse

SkillGigs; Anchorage (AK); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SkillGigs seeks a Labor and Delivery Nurse for an on-site role in Anchorage, AK. You will provide comprehensive care through labor, delivery and the immediate postpartum period, monitor maternal and fetal status, and collaborate with obstetricians to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include emergency response, precise documentation, patient and family education, and culturally sensitive care, with ongoing teamwork in a busy acute care setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience.
• Advanced critical thinking to assess obstetric emergencies.
• Active RN license with Alaska eligibility; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS and NRP; ACLS and fetal monitoring preferred.
• Experience in acute care obstetrics and teamwork.
• Strong communication, education, and documentation skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide comprehensive care during labor, delivery and immediate postpartum.
• Monitor maternal and fetal status; administer medications as ordered.
• Collaborate with obstetricians and healthcare professionals; document promptly.
• Respond to obstetric emergencies and follow evidence-based protocols.
• Educate patients and families; support culturally sensitive care.

Connaissances

Labor and Delivery Nursing

Critical Thinking

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Formation

RN license in Alaska

BSN preferred

Description du poste

Company Description

SkillGigs is a technology-driven staffing platform designed to connect travel nurses and other professionals with high-quality contract, travel, and full-time opportunities that align with their career goals and earning potential. The platform offers secure document storage and innovative tools that streamline the hiring and assignment process. For nursing professionals, SkillGigs manages the entire assignment journey, providing transparent, timely payments and a smooth transactional experience. A unique job bidding system enables candidates to bid on appealing roles while employers actively bid on top talent, creating a dynamic and transparent marketplace. SkillGigs also offers a referral program that rewards individuals for referring nurses who secure new opportunities through the platform.

Role Description

This contract Labor and Delivery Nurse role is an on-site position based in Anchorage, AK. The nurse will provide comprehensive care to patients throughout the labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum period, including monitoring maternal and fetal status, administering medications, and assisting with both routine and high-risk births. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with obstetricians and other healthcare professionals, supporting patients and families with clear communication and education, and maintaining accurate, timely documentation in accordance with facility policies. The nurse will respond to obstetric emergencies, follow evidence-based protocols, and contribute to a safe, culturally sensitive environment for patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess 2+ years of Labor and Delivery Nursing experience and skills to provide specialized care during childbirth.
• Candidates should possess advanced Critical Thinking skills to assess changing conditions and respond effectively to obstetric emergencies.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license, with eligibility to practice in Alaska; BSN preferred.
• Current BLS and NRP certifications; ACLS and fetal monitoring certification strongly preferred.
• Recent experience in labor and delivery or obstetrics in an acute care setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and adapt to varying patient volumes.
• Strong communication, patient education, and documentation skills, with commitment to non-discriminatory, patient-centered care.