LDRP RN
Frisco, Colorado
Saint Anthony Summit Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (LDRP RN)

Location: Frisco, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work as a Labor & Delivery nurse on the night shift at a small mountain hospital west of Denver.
• Approximate volume: 35 deliveries per month.
• Unit includes an 8-bed LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum) with 1 OR suite for C-sections.
• Common patient profile: Low risk, >36 weeks gestation.
• RNs are responsible for reading their own fetal heart rate strips (Phillips monitors, OBIX EFM system).
• Charge RN takes an assignment.
• One OB tech per shift supports the unit.
• No in-house OB/Neonatologist 24/7; anesthesia available only if epidural is running.
• Respiratory equipment includes CPAP and occasional ventilator use for neonates awaiting transfer (vent use is rare).
• Self-scheduling is allowed.
• Weekend requirement: 3 full weekends in a 6-week period.
• Holiday requirement: 1 full summer holiday and 1 full winter holiday.
• Call requirement: 3 call shifts per 6 weeks.
• Floating is rare but may be required.
• Blue scrubs are provided.
• Orientation includes 2 shifts and covers days, weekends, and call shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license for Colorado.
• Labor & Delivery experience required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - AHA
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • STABLE Certification
• Ability to titrate drips such as oxytocin and occasional magnesium sulfate.

Additional Information

• Orientation week requires clinicians to be physically present in-state, even if some modules are remote.
• Must submit a valid driver’s license.
• The hospital follows AWHONN guidelines for nurse-to-patient ratios.

Shift Details

• Shift: Days
• Hours per day: 12
• Hours per week: 36

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• The hospital is located about two hours from Denver, offering access to mountain activities and seasonal skiing.