Labor & Delivery / Postpartum RN

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery / Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

This position is ideal for an RN with at least 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience who is comfortable caring for patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum.

The RN will provide comprehensive maternal and newborn care, assist with deliveries, monitor fetal and maternal status, support postpartum recovery, and respond quickly to obstetric or neonatal changes in condition.

Candidates must hold an active Colorado RN license or qualifying compact license and maintain current AHA BLS, ACLS, NRP, and STABLE certifications.

Key Responsibilities

·        Provide direct nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum.

·        Perform comprehensive maternal and fetal assessments.

·        Monitor fetal heart rate patterns and uterine activity.

·        Assess labor progression and identify changes in maternal or fetal condition.

·        Independently manage laboring patients within scope and facility protocols.

·        Assist physicians and providers during vaginal deliveries and obstetric procedures.

·        Prepare and support patients requiring cesarean delivery.

·        Provide immediate postpartum assessment and recovery care.

·        Monitor maternal bleeding, pain, vital signs, and overall recovery.

·        Provide routine newborn assessment and care within scope of practice.

·        Support neonatal stabilization when needed.

·        Administer medications, IV fluids, and other therapies according to provider orders.

·        Educate patients and families regarding labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, newborn care, and discharge instructions.

·        Support bonding and family-centered care.

·        Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation using Meditech.

·        Participate in shift handoffs and interdisciplinary communication.

·        Follow patient-safety, infection-control, and maternal-child nursing standards.

·        Participate in required weekend and call rotations.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have:

·        Active Colorado Registered Nurse license or qualifying compact RN license

·        RN license in good standing

·        Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience

·        Current American Heart Association BLS

·        Current American Heart Association ACLS

·        Current NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program

·        Current STABLE certification

·        Strong maternal and fetal assessment skills

·        Ability to manage laboring and postpartum patients in an acute-care environment

·        Strong clinical judgment and communication skills

·        Ability to participate in call and weekend rotations

Required Clinical Experience

Candidates should be comfortable with:

·        Labor and delivery nursing

·        Postpartum care

·        Maternal assessment

·        Fetal heart rate monitoring

·        Labor progression

·        Vaginal delivery support

·        Cesarean-section preparation

·        Newborn assessment

·        Neonatal stabilization

·        Postpartum recovery

·        Patient and family education

·        Emergency obstetric response

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also have experience with:

·        High-risk Labor & Delivery

·        Induction and augmentation of labor

·        Preeclampsia

·        Diabetes in pregnancy

·        VBAC/TOLAC

·        Cesarean-section circulation

·        Mother/Baby nursing

·        Nursery care

·        Previous travel nursing experience

·        Meditech EMR

Key Clinical Skills

Successful candidates should be comfortable with:

·        Labor management

·        Electronic fetal monitoring

·        Maternal-fetal assessment

·        Postpartum assessment

·        Newborn care

·        Medication administration

·        IV therapy

·        Obstetric emergency response

·        Neonatal support

·        Patient education

·        Clinical documentation

·        Interdisciplinary communication

Schedule Requirements

·        Night Shift

·        Three 12-hour shifts per week

·        36 hours per week

·        Rotating weekends are required.

·        Call rotation is required.

·        Exact call frequency may vary based on department staffing and operational needs.

Additional Requirements

·        Influenza vaccination is required unless an approved exemption is permitted under facility policy.

·        All required licenses and certifications must remain current throughout the assignment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Labor & Delivery RN with postpartum experience who can confidently care for both mothers and newborns in a fast-paced acute-care setting.

You should have strong fetal monitoring skills, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to remain calm and effective during urgent maternal or neonatal situations.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for professionals currently working as a:

·        Labor & Delivery RN

·        L&D RN

·        Postpartum RN

·        Mother/Baby RN

·        Obstetrics RN

·        Maternal Child Health RN

·        Travel L&D RN

·        LDRP RN

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants based on education, experience, licensure, certifications, clinical skills, and the requirements of the position.