Labor & Delivery

Labor & Delivery / Postpartum / Mother-Baby RN — Night Shift | Westminster, CO

13-Week Contract | 36 Guaranteed Hours/Week | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

This Labor & Delivery/Postpartum/Mother-Baby unit manages approximately 160–200 deliveries per month, caring for a high-acuity patient population that includes preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, patients without prenatal care, and those with substance use histories. The unit follows AWHONN guidelines for staffing ratios.

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour night shifts (7 PM–7 AM)
• 6–9 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• Call requirement: up to 2 shifts per month (12-hour call); if census is low, you remain on call and available should needs change

Clinical Expectations

• Titration of drips required (e.g., Pitocin)
• OB and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner are in-house 24/7; anesthesia is in-house 24/7
• Support staff includes 1–2 surgical techs per shift and trained CNAs in postpartum
• Dedicated tele room monitors strips; RNs are not required to read independently
• Float requirement: primarily within LDRP; extended float to other OB units possible in high-need situations

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
• NRP
• STABLE

Additional Details

• Orientation: 2 unit-specific shifts (candidate must be in-state for orientation week)
• Scrubs provided by the facility
• BSN not required
• Valid RN license required at time of submission
• Driver's license required; must reside within 60 miles of the facility