Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong background in maternity care to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in labor and delivery services, including postpartum and couplet care, as well as experience in circulating for C-sections.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
• Assist in all aspects of couplet care for mothers and newborns.
• Circulate in the operating room for C-section procedures.
• Monitor and assess maternal and fetal wellbeing throughout the labor process.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure a safe and positive delivery experience.
• Float to all departments when necessary, providing support as needed.

Qualifications

• Active AK state nursing license.
• BLS, ACLS, NRP certifications required.
• Advanced fetal monitoring certification through AWHONN.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent Labor and Delivery experience in a hospital environment.
• Travel experience preferred.
• 5+ years of nursing experience is a plus.

Schedule and Requirements

• 12-hour night shifts.
• Requirement to work 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week period.
• Possible request for time off, including a maximum of 4 weekend shifts.
• Candidate must reside over 50 miles away from Fairbanks.

Unit Information

Our unit consists of 17 beds and serves an average of 80 deliveries per month. RNs participate in labor, postpartum, couplet care, and triage.