Travel
Labor & Delivery
Durango, CO
Labor & Delivery RN — Nights | Durango, CO | 13-Week Contract
This LDRP unit provides full-spectrum obstetric care, managing labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum in a single-care model. Travelers will be expected to function competently across all phases.
Shift & Schedule
- 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Self-scheduling available within unit needs
- Weekend requirement: approximately 4–5 shifts per 6-week period
- On-call requirement: 1 shift of your choice per 6-week block
- Holiday coverage required
Clinical Scope
- Common diagnoses: hypertension, pre-eclampsia, preterm labor, TOLAC
- RNs independently titrate oxytocin drips
- RNs read their own fetal monitoring strips
- RT equipment (ventilators, CPAP, BiPAP) available on unit
- AWHONN guidelines followed for staffing ratios
- OB/Neonatologist and anesthesia are not in-house 24/7
Team & Support
- Charge nurse carries an assignment
- Nursing aides and surgical techs present on unit
- Floating is helping-hands only — no independent patient assignments
Required Certifications
- BLS (AHA)
- ACLS (AHA)
- NRP
- AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring
Additional Details
- Scrubs provided via on-site vending machine
- In-state presence required for the full week of orientation
- Driver's license required; must reside outside a 60-mile radius
- Cancellation policy: up to 4 shifts per 13-week contract
Start Date: December 7, 2026