Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $4,160 per week

Specialty: Labor and Delivery | Discipline: RN | Start Date: 08/31/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks

About the Role

Labor and Delivery Nurse in Cortez, Colorado. This position involves providing high-quality nursing care to patients in the labor and delivery unit of a healthcare facility. The role requires delivering compassionate patient-centered care while adhering to clinical standards and safety protocols. The Nurse must demonstrate the ability to assess patient needs, interpret clinical data, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, days only
• Minimum of 48 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care in the labor and delivery unit
• Supervise non-professional staff
• Assist physicians with procedures
• Monitor fetal and maternal vital signs
• Maintain documentation in Cerner electronic medical records system

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Associate degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Current Colorado state Registered Nurse Licensure (compact license accepted, Colorado license must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Successful completion of EKG course within 4 months of hire
• Minimum of 1 year ICU/inpatient experience preferred
• Successful completion of basic fetal monitoring course within 4 months of hire
• NRP certification within 4 months of hire
• Experience in labor, delivery, and nursery is preferred, with willingness to train in neonatal and recovery care
• Effective communication in English (additional languages preferred)
• Professional appearance and adherence to policies and procedures
• Ability to care for patients from diverse backgrounds

Work Environment

• Exposure to infectious waste, chemicals, and other environmental factors
• Moderate noise levels
• Physical ability to perform lifting and other physical demands

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay

Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.