Travel Registered Nurse L&D Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, L&D travel assignment in Salida, Colorado, United States. Start date 06/29/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $2,808 to $2,941 with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is 3x12-hour nights (6:00 pm–6:00 am). This is a travel - temporary assignment at a critical access setting. The role focuses on labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care within a dedicated obstetric unit, with clinical responsibilities supported by a multidisciplinary team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,808–$2,941 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (6:00 pm–6:00 am)
- Start date: 06/29/2026
- Setting: Travel assignment in a labor and delivery unit within a critical access hospital
- Schedule considerations: weekends required; holidays potentially required; overtime option may be available

Responsibilities
- Directly provide patient care and monitor responses to labor, delivery, and postpartum phases; support breastfeeding as needed
- Assess health status of laboring patients and neonates; document findings and communicate with the physician and nursing leadership
- Collaborate with the patient, family, healthcare providers, and multidisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans with measurable goals
- Maintain accurate documentation of events, education, and interventions in the electronic medical record
- Assist physicians with procedures and manage emergencies in the unit; serve as a patient advocate
- Promote patient education on pregnancy, newborn care, and infant safety; ensure a clean, safe, and well-organized unit environment

Requirements
- Education: Minimum ADN from an accredited nursing program
- Licenses: Current, active Registered Nurse license in Colorado
- Certifications: BLS and NRP required; ACLS certification and NRP preferred
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant obstetric nursing experience
- Ability to work in a labor and delivery setting, including nights, weekends, and potential holiday coverage

Benefits and Support
- 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
- Night shift coverage in a labor and delivery unit
- Support through the assignment by the traveling program team
- Opportunity to work in a patient-centered obstetric environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

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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.

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We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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