RN Labor and Delivery

vTech Solution; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery in Alaska. The role covers labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care in a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma facility.

You will manage high‑risk antepartum patients, assess, administer medications, and collaborate with the team in a fast-paced setting. Requirements include an Alaska RN license and BLS/ACLS/NRP and AWHONN certifications; 1+ year L&D experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Alaska RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP certifications required.
• AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced certifications preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; first‑time labor and delivery nurses accepted.
• Charge nurse experience preferred or willingness to train as charge nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients, including high-risk antepartum cases.
• Monitor fetal and maternal status, perform patient assessments, and document findings.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed per protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.
• Manage OB triage, labor and delivery rooms, operating room suites, and PACU patients.
• Respond to emergencies during deliveries and surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate charting using Epic EMR.
• Educate patients and support families during childbirth.

Skills

Alaska RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

AWHONN certs

NRP certification

1+ year L&D experience

Charge nurse experience preferred

Education

Alaska Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

AWHONN Intermediate/Advanced certifications

Job description

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Labor and Delivery provides specialized nursing care to women during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. This role involves managing high-risk antepartum patients, performing patient assessments, administering medications, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced acute hospital setting. The nurse supports OB triage, LDR rooms, operating suites, and PACU areas, ensuring quality care for mothers and newborns in a Magnet-designated Level II Trauma facility.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients, including high-risk antepartum cases.
• Perform patient assessments, monitor fetal and maternal status, and document findings accurately.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and in accordance with protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans.
• Manage OB triage, labor and delivery rooms, operating room suites, and PACU patients.
• Respond to emergencies and provide support during deliveries and surgical procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely charting using Epic electronic medical records.
• Participate in patient education and support families during the childbirth process.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Alaska Registered Nurse license in hand at time of offer.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced certifications.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; first‑time labor and delivery nurses accepted.
• Charge nurse experience preferred or willingness to train as charge nurse.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience working in high‑risk labor and delivery or antepartum units.
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system.
• Previous experience in a Magnet-designated or trauma-level hospital setting.

Special Considerations:

• No on‑call requirement.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• May float within scope to similar units as needed.
• Time off requests approved individually and must be included with initial submittal.
• Travelers must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted.
• Guaranteed 60 hours per two‑week period; traveler may be called off for one 12‑hour shift per two weeks.

Scheduling:

• 13‑ or 26‑week assignment length, starting ASAP.
• Shift options: 3 or 4 shifts per week, 12‑hour night shifts.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.