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L&D | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareKodiak, AKTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Kodiak, AK
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 9, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$72.50
Weekly
$2,610
Yearly (full-time)
$135,720
Contract length
26 weeks
Start date
November 2, 2026

This job pays about $72.50/hour — 38% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alaska ($52.64/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alaska right now

  • 248 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Alaska from 6 agencies, 15 of them in Kodiak.
  • Pay in these listings: $32.72 – $103/hour, median $72.32/hour.
  • Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Alaska: $52.64/hour ($109,491/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($77.34/hour across 74 jobs).

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Job description

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract in Kodiak, Alaska

Experienced Labor and Delivery RNs can join a welcoming healthcare team in Kodiak, Alaska, for a 26-week travel nursing contract in a critical access, Level IV trauma environment. Deliver high-quality maternal and newborn care while enjoying Kodiak’s coastal scenery, outdoor recreation, and distinctive island lifestyle.

Labor and Delivery Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Nursing Specialty: Labor and Delivery (L&D)
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,540–$2,680
  • Start Date: November 2, 2026
  • Travel Contract Duration: 26 weeks
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
  • RN Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts, including days from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and nights from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
  • Weekend Coverage: Required
  • Call: Not required
  • Electronic Medical Record: Epic
  • Healthcare Facility: Acute care medical center with critical access and Level IV trauma services
  • Floating: May float within scope of practice to support nearby units or sister facilities as needed
  • Travel Nurse Housing: Assignment housing is available; housing units are typically one-bedroom apartments

Labor and Delivery RN Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent Labor and Delivery registered nursing experience
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alaska or a compact RN license in hand at submission
  • Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications
  • Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
  • Willingness to float within the nurse’s scope of practice
  • Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
  • Experienced travel nurses and first-time travelers are welcome to apply

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, and the postpartum period
  • Perform maternal and fetal assessments and recognize changes requiring timely intervention
  • Support safe deliveries and collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient responses
  • Provide patient education, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
  • Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based nursing practice
  • Float within scope of practice to meet patient-care needs when assigned

Apply now for this Labor and Delivery RN travel nursing opportunity in Kodiak, Alaska, and join a close-knit healthcare team serving the local coastal community.

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.

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