Travel
Labor & Delivery
Lamar, CO
Labor & Delivery RN
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a compassionate RN to join its obstetrics team, providing direct care to women throughout labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, as well as newborn care. You'll be an integral part of the maternal-child health experience, from admission through discharge.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor the progress of labor; prepare patients for inductions and cesarean sections
- Provide direct care during labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care
- Prepare and maintain the delivery room; coordinate patient transfers as needed
- Administer IV medications and provide patient education
- Document nursing care thoroughly and maintain infection control standards
- Offer emotional support to patients and families throughout the birth experience
Qualifications
- Current Colorado RN licensure
- Current CPR certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification and ACLS required within one year of employment
- 4 years of obstetrics experience preferred
- Strong sterile technique and infection control knowledge
- Ability to remain calm and effective in high-stress situations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work Environment
- Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, full-time (36 hours/week)
- Contract: 13 weeks
- Schedule: May rotate shifts and areas based on staffing and census needs
- On-call: Required
- Physical demands: Long periods of standing and walking; lifting; exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious disease risks