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Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) Travel Contract – Kodiak, Alaska

Apply for a Labor & Delivery travel nursing job in Kodiak, Alaska, and join a supportive team providing compassionate maternal and newborn care in an acute-care and critical-access setting. This on-site travel RN assignment offers valuable experience in a scenic coastal community known for breathtaking landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a close-knit island atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,540–$2,680
• Nursing Specialty: Labor & Delivery
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Location: Kodiak, Alaska
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating days and nights
• Shift Hours: Day shift, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Call: Not required
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care and critical-access environment
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Floating: May be required within the nurse’s scope of practice to support staffing needs

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse experience
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Alaska; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
• Willingness to float within scope of practice when needed
• Travel nurses must maintain a permanent residence at least 50 miles from the assignment location; local candidates are not eligible
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of experience within the last 3 years
• All requested time off and scheduling requests must be submitted before assignment confirmation

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, and the postpartum period
• Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor maternal and fetal status, and recognize changes requiring intervention
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, anesthesia professionals, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with clinical standards and provider orders
• Support patients and families through education, emotional support, and clear communication
• Accurately document patient care and outcomes in Epic
• Respond effectively to urgent and emergent obstetric situations while following established protocols
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and patient-centered care environment

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery RN travel contract in Kodiak, Alaska, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients in a unique 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.