Delivery And Postpartum Rn Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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.