Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN)

Job Type: Contract (Travel/Temporary)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: September 14, 2026
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (36 hours/week)
Location: Colorado
Positions Available: 1

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) to provide comprehensive nursing care for women during labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. The ideal candidate will be skilled in maternal-child health, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care throughout labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn stages.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor labor progression.
• Assist with inductions, cesarean sections, and deliveries.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being and respond to emergencies.
• Provide postpartum and newborn care, including patient and family education.
• Prepare delivery rooms and maintain a safe, sterile environment.
• Coordinate patient transfers and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Adhere to infection control policies and OB department protocols.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families during childbirth.

Requirements

License & Certifications

• Active Colorado RN License (required)
• Current BLS/CPR Certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification
• ACLS Certification (or ability to obtain within one year of employment)

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of nursing experience required
• Labor & Delivery/Obstetrics experience required
• 4+ years of Obstetric nursing experience preferred

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn nursing care.
• Experience with sterile techniques and infection prevention practices.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-stress and emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift, stand, walk, and perform physical nursing duties for extended periods.

Work Environment

• 36 hours per week, night shift.
• May rotate units or shifts depending on census and staffing needs.
• On-call coverage required.
• Holiday coverage required.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases possible.

Job Details

• Specialty: Nursing
• Sub-Specialty: Labor & Delivery Nurse / Obstetrics RN
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• License Requirement: Must be active at submission
• Holiday Coverage: Required
• Bilingual: Not required