Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Labor and Delivery Department Nurse located in the region is responsible for providing professional nursing direct patient care in compliance with professional practice and unit standards. The role involves promoting a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach toward patients, families, and all members of the care delivery team. This position requires flexibility to work rotating shifts, including day and night hours, with a minimum schedule of 36 hours per week starting on 10/19/2026 and ending on 04/19/2027.
Job Details
- Schedule: Rotating shift with 12-hour shifts; minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Certified in BLS, ACLS, AWHONN Intermediate, NRP; current license or pending license accepted; 0 years of experience required; valid certification in specialty-specific procedures and skills listed in the job description
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with labor, delivery, postpartum, and neonatal resuscitation procedures; prior experience in a Level I nursery or high-risk obstetric unit preferred
- Float: Float: Float rotation may be required, with 0-3 times per month; all floating from OB is as helping hands, sitter/camera watching, or CNA type work
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; documenting care in healthcare records; delegating tasks to qualified team members; and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Mandatory compliance with COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
