Labor & Delivery RN
Colorado Springs, CO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery night shift position requiring a CO/compact RN license and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Labor and Delivery unit of a hospital environment
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:30, various days of the week
• 13-week contract assignment
• Patient ratios of 1:2, with up to 4:1 for antepartum or postpartum patients
• Weekend shifts required per unit needs
• On-call responsibilities required per unit needs
• Floating required to other units within the same service line
• May be required to float to a sister facility (Memorial Hospital North)
• Epic charting system used
• Trauma Level II facility
• High-volume delivery unit with 200-300+ births per month

Requirements

• Active RN license (CO or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate, and FHM
• AWHONN Advanced and C-EFM certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Trauma Level II hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I and Community Hospital experience preferred
• Previous Charge Nurse experience preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with high-risk deliveries, C-section circulation/recovery, fetal monitoring, and management of obstetric complications (e.g., pre-eclampsia, PPH, placenta previa)
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum stages
• Support high-risk antepartum patients and manage complex obstetric conditions
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, C-sections, and related surgical procedures
• Perform newborn care including APGAR scoring, resuscitation, and discharge teaching
• Administer medications including Pitocin, Magnesium Sulfate, and antihypertensives
• Utilize fetal monitoring equipment including external and internal fetal monitors and IUPC placement
• Maximum of 10 RTO days approved per 13-week contract
• RTO is not allowed during specified blackout periods: September 2-12, 2026; October 25-November 4, 2026; November 22-December 2, 2026; and December 20, 2026-January 3, 2027
• Some flexibility on RTO restrictions may be considered for harder-to-fill positions
• Local candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility may be considered at the local rate
• Candidates previously employed by the health system within the last two years are not eligible for consideration
• Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment are subject to a one-year rebooking restriction
• Completion of facility-specific training modules required within the first week of assignment