Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

American Traveler; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel RN for Labor & Delivery in Alaska. This assignment requires active AK RN licensure with at least 2 years of L&D experience. You will work 3x12 rotating shifts, with night coverage as needed, and a combined 36 hours per week.

The role involves floating duties limited to OB support, with strong emphasis on patient safety, documentation, and teamwork. Eligible travelers welcome, with competitive weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active AK RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, and NRP certifications required.
• 2 years of L&D experience required, LDRP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in Labor & Delivery units.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient care planning.
• Document care in medical records and ensure safety and accuracy.

Skills

AK RN license

BLS

ACLS

AWHONN Intermediate

NRP

L&D experience

LDRP experience

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Assignment Overview

Overview

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Shift

Rotating, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 19, 2026

Length

26 weeks

Openings

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Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor and Delivery position requiring AK licensure and at least 2 years of L&D experience.

Details

• Labor and Delivery unit setting


• Variable 3x12 shifts with a minimum of 50-70% night shifts on a rotating day/night schedule


• Floating required 0-3 times per month, limited to helping hands, sitter/camera watching, or CNA-type duties within OB

Requirements

• Active AK RN license required


• BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, and NRP certifications required


• AWHONN Advanced certification preferred


• 2 years of L&D experience required, LDRP experience preferred


• Any charting system experience required


• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood products


• Experience with labor and delivery management including amnioinfusion, high-risk and vaginal delivery assistance, forceps/vacuum extraction, and hemorrhage/shock management


• Experience administering medications such as antihypertensives, antiseizure drugs, insulin drips, magnesium sulfate, pitocin, prostaglandins, and terbutaline


• Experience with neonatal care including APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, and use of radiant warmers


• Experience with newborn care including cord care, discharge teaching, and newborn assessment


• Experience with antepartum care procedures including NST, sterile vaginal exams, and obstetrical triage


• Experience with fetal monitoring including recognition of abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and use of external and internal fetal monitoring


• Experience with pain management including epidural anesthesia and PCA use


• Two professional references from within the past 2 years required, with at least one from a supervisor


• Full 7-year work history with all employment gaps explained

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards


• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including patients and families


• Document patient care in the healthcare record per established standards


• Direct and delegate care to team members based on their competencies


• Participate in unit quality improvement initiatives and professional development


• First-time travelers are accepted


• Candidates with a pending AK license may be considered, though start date may be delayed while licensure is processed


• Local candidates are not accepted within a 60-mile radius of the facility


• Previous PeaceHealth employees must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler


• Up to 3 RTO days may be approved for auto-offer positions, or up to 7 for regular offers, and must be disclosed and approved before contract signing

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,954/wk

Assignment Total (26 Weeks)

$76,800

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$153,600

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,708/wk

Regular Hours

$35.00 x 24 hours/wk = $840

OT Hours

$72.33 x 12 hours/wk = $868

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,954/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,658 - $2,954. The $2,954 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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