OBGYN | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Sitka, AK

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery / OB-GYN – Sitka, Alaska

Travel RN opportunity in Sitka, Alaska: provide compassionate Labor & Delivery, obstetric, and postpartum nursing care in a critical access hospital. Support patients and newborns through labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period while collaborating with providers and the care team to promote safe outcomes. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is based in a close-knit coastal community with dramatic mountain-and-ocean scenery and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN), Obstetrics, Labor & Delivery, and postpartum care
• Setting: Critical access hospital
• Location: Sitka, Alaska
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; nights vary
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Anticipated Start: November 23, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,920–$3,080
• On-Call: May be required

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of relevant registered nursing experience, preferably in Labor & Delivery, obstetrics, postpartum, or LDRP.
• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted Alaska RN license required at the time of assignment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications.
• Ability to complete required clinical and specialty-specific high-risk competency validations.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice, medication safety, infection prevention, and electronic health record documentation.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of nursing care, including standing for extended periods and lifting, pushing, or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Flu vaccination and required background screening, including fingerprinting, must be completed as applicable.

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess obstetric patients and develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized plans of care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period.
• Monitor maternal and fetal status, recognize changes in condition, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions or escalation of care.
• Provide newborn care and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations in collaboration with providers and neonatal team members.
• Administer medications and treatments safely, and provide patient and family education about care, medications, and discharge needs.
• Use independent nursing judgment within the RN scope of practice and remain accountable for nursing decisions, delegated tasks, and patient outcomes.
• Coordinate care with providers and interdisciplinary colleagues, facilitate continuity of services, and advocate for patients and families.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in the electronic health record.
• Follow safety, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements; report adverse events and unsafe conditions; and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Support team learning and provide appropriate guidance to ancillary staff; float to other departments or assignments as needed.

Apply now for this travel Labor & Delivery RN opportunity in Sitka, Alaska.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.