L&D | Registered Nurse

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

Join an Alaska travel nursing assignment as a Labor & Delivery RN and make a meaningful impact in a supportive acute care and critical access hospital setting in Kodiak.

This 26-week travel nurse job offers the opportunity to provide compassionate obstetric and newborn care in a close-knit community while experiencing Kodiak Island’s breathtaking coastal scenery, abundant outdoor recreation, and unique culture.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,540–$2,680
• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)
• Location: Kodiak, Alaska
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks, through May 3, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; variable day and night shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care and critical access hospital environment with Level IV trauma services
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Scheduling: Weekend coverage required; floating within scope may be required
• Orientation: 40 hours

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Alaska; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and AWHONN Intermediate certifications
• Strong knowledge of labor, delivery, postpartum, antepartum, and newborn care practices
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, weekends, and assigned holidays
• Ability to float within the nurse’s scope of practice to support patient care needs
• Two professional references covering at least 1 year of recent experience
• Travelers must meet assignment-specific distance requirements; local candidates may not qualify

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to laboring, delivering, postpartum, and antepartum patients
• Monitor maternal and fetal status and promptly recognize changes requiring intervention
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, newborn care teams, and other healthcare disciplines
• Assist with labor management, delivery procedures, and immediate postpartum care
• Support newborn assessment, stabilization, and transition of care in accordance with clinical standards
• Administer medications and treatments, maintain accurate documentation in Epic, and communicate effectively during handoffs
• Respond to urgent and emergent obstetric situations while maintaining a calm, patient-centered approach
• Float within scope as needed to meet staffing and patient care requirements

About Kodiak, Alaska

Located on a scenic island along Alaska’s Gulf Coast, Kodiak combines stunning ocean views, abundant wildlife, and year-round opportunities for hiking, fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor adventures. Its welcoming community and distinctive island lifestyle make it an inspiring destination for healthcare professionals seeking a memorable Alaska travel nursing experience.

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nurse opportunity in Kodiak, 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.