Postpartum/Mom Baby RN
Thornton, CO
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Postpartum

Location: Thornton, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Information

• Unit: Postpartum / Gynecology
• Beds: 14 LDRPs (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) and 2 Operating Rooms
• Staff: Approximately 60 total
• Typical Day Shift Staffing: 1 Charge RN, 3 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1-3 sitters
• Typical Night Shift Staffing: Similar to day shift
• Patient Ratios:

  • Labor & Delivery: 1:1 to 1:2 maximum
  • Postpartum: 3:1 maximum (per AWHONN guidelines)
• Equipment: Beacon system
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR): CPN and Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Maternal-Newborn nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Labor & Delivery experience
• Prior experience with Meditech EMR

Typical Procedures Performed

• Vaginal deliveries, including assisted deliveries
• Cesarean sections (C-sections)
• Dilation and Curettage (D&C)

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Flexible and adaptable
• Kind and professional, with a no-drama attitude
• Strong patient care focus
• Excellent communication skills with both staff and families

Additional Notes

• The unit follows AWHONN guidelines for patient ratios and care standards
• Competitive market for travel nurses; experience with unit equipment and EMR systems is advantageous
• The unit values teamwork and effective communication to ensure quality patient care