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We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse to join a high-risk Women’s and Infants unit at an acute-care hospital in Alaska. The RN will provide comprehensive care to patients during labor, delivery, and the antepartum period, including patients requiring induction and close monitoring for pregnancy-related complications. The ideal candidate will be confident in maternal and fetal assessment, labor management, obstetric triage, and emergency response.
First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply if they meet the clinical and credentialing requirements. Key Responsibilities Assess maternal health and monitor fetal well-being throughout labor and delivery. Monitor fetal heart rate patterns and recognize signs of maternal or fetal distress.
Provide nursing care for patients undergoing labor induction and those with high-risk pregnancies. Support vaginal deliveries and assist with cesarean deliveries and other obstetric procedures as needed. Perform OB triage assessments and prioritize care according to patient acuity.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments and monitor patient responses. Provide antepartum, immediate postpartum, and patient education services within the assigned scope. Recognize and respond promptly to obstetric emergencies.
Collaborate with obstetric providers, anesthesia, and the multidisciplinary care team. Maintain accurate patient documentation using Epic. Float to similar units when required by facility needs.
Required Qualifications Minimum 1 year of Labor & Delivery nursing experience. Active Alaska RN license for auto-offer. Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification. AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced certifications. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and the required rotating schedule.
About the role
The ideal candidate will be confident in maternal and fetal assessment, labor management, obstetric triage, and emergency response. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply if they meet the clinical and credentialing requirements.