Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (Travel) in Salida, Colorado. This travel assignment starts on 09/28/2026 for 13 weeks, with guaranteed 36 hours per week on a 3x12 night shift. Weekly pay ranges from $2,873 to $2,943 per week. The setting is a Critical Access Hospital with a Family Birthing Center, requiring the ability to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,873–$2,943 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 night shift
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- Setting: Travel RN in a Family Birthing Center within a critical access hospital, Salida, CO

Responsibilities
- Directly provide patient care and monitor the mother and neonate during labor, delivery, and postpartum, including breastfeeding support as needed.
- Assess and document maternal and neonatal status; respond to changes and communicate with the physician and nursing leadership.
- Educate and counsel patients and families on pregnancy, delivery, postpartum care, and infant care.
- Collaborate with nursery staff and other members of the care team to implement appropriate care plans.
- Assist physicians with procedures and respond to emergencies, while maintaining a safe and clean care environment.
- Document all events, interventions, and education in the electronic medical record; advocate for patient needs throughout the episode of care.

Requirements
- Active Colorado Registered Nurse license
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program
- BLS and NRP required; ACLS certification preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of labor and delivery experience
- Ability to work nights and meet the assignment’s schedule; weekend and holiday coverage as required
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a high-acuity, fast-paced obstetric setting and to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Potential extension opportunities
- Competitive weekly pay (as stated in the overview)
- Access to employer-provided onboarding and credentialing coordination

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.