Labor & Delivery RN Level II Nursery/Postpartum
Vail, CO
Catalytic Solutions
3x8 hrs, Days, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery, Level II Nursery/Postpartum

Location: Vail, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating
Hours per Week: 24

Job Summary

Provide expert, compassionate nursing care for antepartum, laboring, postpartum patients, and newborns in a Level II Nursery setting. Responsibilities include labor support, recovery, lactation education, family-centered care, and collaboration with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily patient flow to ensure safety, care quality, and patient satisfaction.
• Triage incoming patient requests efficiently.
• Deliver patient education to support care plans and promote wellness.
• Delegate nursing care appropriately in compliance with Colorado regulations.
• Perform healthcare assessments, prioritize care, and apply critical thinking skills.
• Handle high volume of patient communications regarding medications and assistance.
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with procedures following safety guidelines.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare providers to maximize patient outcomes.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Advocate for patient safety and preferences using Relationship-Based Care principles.
• Uphold HIPAA compliance and model organizational values and Just Culture principles.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, and reaching above shoulder (1-33% of the time).
• Frequent lifting up to 35 lbs (34-66% of the time).
• No running, driving, climbing, or crawling required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado.
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Current certifications in:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not required.