Labor & Delivery RN
Vail, Colorado
Vail Valley Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery (Rotating Shifts)

Location: Vail, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 24 hours
Shift: Rotating shifts (either days 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or nights 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM); may be asked to work either shift

Job Summary

Provide expert, compassionate, and individualized nursing care for antepartum, laboring, postpartum patients, including lactation education and family-centered care for newborns and Level 2 Nursery patients. Collaborate with healthcare providers and team members to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily patient flow to ensure safety, care quality, and patient satisfaction
• Triage incoming patient requests and deliver patient education to support care plans and wellness
• Delegate care appropriately according to Colorado statute
• Perform healthcare assessments, prioritize care, and apply critical thinking skills
• Handle high volume of patient telephone requests for medications, information, and assistance
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist in procedures while adhering to safety guidelines
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and other healthcare providers
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Advocate for patient safety, preferences, and communication using Relationship-Based Care principles
• Model Just Culture and organizational values
• Maintain HIPAA compliance

Required Qualifications

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

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

Physical Requirements

• Occasional sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling, 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

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.