L&D

Labor & Delivery RN

Location: Sterling, CO

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: September 14, 2026

About the Role

The facility's Labor & Delivery unit is seeking an experienced RN to provide direct care to laboring patients and their families. You'll monitor maternal and fetal status throughout labor and delivery, manage high-risk obstetric conditions, and support both vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and interpret fetal heart rate patterns and uterine contractions; escalate concerns promptly
• Administer labor induction/augmentation medications and provide epidural support per orders
• Manage high-risk OB complications including preeclampsia, hemorrhage, and fetal distress
• Assist with vaginal deliveries and provide circulating support for cesarean sections
• Provide immediate newborn care and resuscitation when needed
• Educate patients and families on labor progress and pain management options
• Collaborate with OB physicians, midwives, anesthesia, and NICU teams
• Document labor progress and interventions accurately in the electronic health record

Requirements

• Active RN license (state or compact)
• BLS, ACLS, and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• AWHONN Fetal Monitoring certification preferred
• Minimum 1+ years of L&D nursing experience
• Experience with fetal monitoring, high-risk obstetrics, and operative deliveries
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy