Job Description

Overview
Labor & Delivery RN (L&D) in Kodiak, Alaska. This travel assignment is a hospital-based role starting 08/24/2026, for weeks, on a 3x12 rotating shift. Weekly pay ranges from $2,224 to $2,264 per week, with guaranteed hours of 60 hours per 2 weeks (note: traveler may be called off for one 12-hour shift every 2 weeks). The setting is an acute care hospital with Labor & Delivery (LDRP) services, offering travel–temporary assignment stability and on-site housing/vehicle options.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,224–$2,264 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Shift: 3x12 rotating
- Unit: Labor & Delivery (LDRP) in an acute care hospital
- Housing/vehicle: Provided for assignment use (traveler only)

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct obstetric nursing care across the LDRP unit, including management of vaginal and cesarean deliveries
- Monitor fetal status with external fetal monitoring; recognize and respond to abnormal fetal heart rate patterns
- Assess and provide newborn care, resuscitation as needed, and administer couplet care and parent education
- Manage postpartum care, including postpartum hemorrhage precautions and magnesium sulfate/oxytocin administration as indicated
- Maintain IV/infusion pump management, epidural care, neonatal thermoregulation, and adherence to Epic-based documentation
- Collaborate with PT, respiratory therapy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and unit secretary; float within scope to meet facility needs
- Uphold patient safety, infection control, and evidence-based obstetric practices; participate in on-unit start/finish-of-shift handoffs

Requirements
- Licensure: Active RN license (Alaska) required; pending licenses not accepted
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate required
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of labor & delivery experience
- Vaccines: Hep B vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required
- Other: Ability to work in an LDRP unit and to float within scope; Epic charting experience preferred
- References: 2 professional references covering the last 3 years

Benefits and Support
- Housing provided for assignment use; vehicle provided for assignment use
- Pre-start onboarding modules (approx. 16 hours) and credentialing support
- On-site parking and traveler-friendly housing policies; specific terms apply
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support; dedicated assignment support throughout the shift
- Holiday coverage: Willingness to work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
- Compliance and onboarding assistance to meet facility requirements

Find more opportunities
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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