Obstetrics Registered Nurse (OB RN) / Inpatient RNKotzebue, Alaska | Tribal Health Community$4379 FOR 36 HOURS (includes stipend)Housing & Travel ProvidedMake a Difference for Mothers, Babies, and Families in Arctic AlaskaAre you an experienced OB Registered Nurse looking for a meaningful opportunity that goes beyond a typical assignment? Join a dedicated healthcare team serving Alaska Native communities in the breathtaking Arctic region of Kotzebue, Alaska.
This rewarding role allows you to provide compassionate care to mothers and newborns while supporting the broader healthcare needs of a close-knit tribal community. In this unique position, you will split your time between Obstetrics and Inpatient Nursing, offering a diverse clinical experience and the opportunity to make a lasting impact across multiple areas of patient care. Position HighlightsCompetitive
$30/hour$1,900 Weekly StipendHousing ProvidedTravel Assistance ProvidedOpportunity to serve Tribal CommunitiesSplit role between OB and Inpatient NursingGain valuable rural and remote healthcare experienceSupportive, mission-driven healthcare teamAdventure of living and working in Arctic AlaskaResponsibilitiesProvide high-quality care to obstetric patients throughout labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn careAssess and monitor maternal and fetal health statusEducate patients and families on prenatal, postpartum, and newborn careAssist with labor support, delivery procedures, and postpartum recoveryProvide compassionate inpatient nursing care when assigned outside the OB unitCollaborate with physicians, midwives, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teamsMaintain accurate and timely documentationDeliver culturally sensitive, patient-centered careQualificationsActive RN LicenseBLS requiredACLS, NRP, and fetal monitoring certifications preferredPrevious OB/Labor & Delivery experience requiredInpatient nursing experience preferredStrong critical thinking, communication, and assessment skillsAbility to thrive in a rural and resourceful healthcare settingPrevious tribal, rural, or critical access hospital experience is a plusWhy Kotzebue?
Nestled above the Arctic Circle and surrounded by stunning wilderness, Kotzebue offers an experience unlike anywhere else. Witness the Northern Lights, explore vast Arctic landscapes, experience incredible wildlife, and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Alaska Native culture. This is more than a nursing assignment.
It's an opportunity to support mothers and families, expand your clinical expertise across OB and Inpatient care, embrace adventure, and become part of a community that genuinely values your dedication and compassion.