Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Cortez, Colorado
Southwest Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - Labor & Delivery (Travel)

Location: Cortez, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide nursing care to patients in Labor & Delivery with a focus on patient-centered care, teamwork, and customer service. The role includes night shifts (6 PM - 6 AM) and requires willingness to train in nursery and recovery areas.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Labor & Delivery or related specialty (higher value from data).
• ICU/Inpatient experience preferred for ICU unit-specific roles.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Associate degree required; Bachelor’s preferred).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Colorado (Compact license accepted initially; Colorado license must be obtained within 90 days).
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Current PALS certification within 6 months of hire (excludes Family Birthing Center).
• Successful completion of EKG course within 4 months of hire.
• Unit-specific certifications:

  • Family Birthing Center: Basic fetal monitoring course and NRP certification within 4 months of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational, customer service, and active listening skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

Role Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care safely and efficiently using appropriate procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
• Assess and interpret patient data to identify clinical needs.
• Supervise non-professional staff and assist physicians with patient care.
• Follow medication administration protocols including EMAR scanning.
• Participate in in-service training, departmental meetings, and resuscitation drills.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with hospital policies and ethics.
• Provide care for patients of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds.
• Utilize technology to document and manage patient outcomes.
• Flexibility to work scheduled shifts and assist other departments as needed.

Unit-Specific Duties (may include)

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care
• Family Birthing procedures
• Procedural sedation
• Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care including complications
• Rapid sequence intubation
• Fetal and advanced cardiac monitoring
• Newborn care from delivery to discharge
• Ventilator/BiPAP management
• Trauma alert response
• Epidural and critical drip management
• Hearing and infant security screenings

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Exposure to infectious waste, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and occasional aggressive patients.
• Moderate to loud noise levels.
• Possible exposure to environmental elements (heat, cold, precipitation).
• Physical demands include lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally, frequent movement such as kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motion.
• Requires good vision, hearing, and communication abilities.
• Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities without compromising patient care.

Additional Information

• Night shift position (6 PM - 6 AM).
• Contract length up to 13 weeks.
• Dress code requires clean and neat appearance.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to hospital policies.