Location: Lamar, CO

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM); position listed as Days but may rotate to nights per staffing needs; On-call required

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $83 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate care to women in labor through delivery and postpartum — your care makes families whole
• Perform thorough maternal and newborn assessments and monitor fetal/labor status
• Prepare and assist for C-sections and inductions, coordinating with the OR and surgical teams
• Administer IV medications safely and follow strict sterile technique and infection-control practices
• Deliver newborn care including initial stabilization and neonatal resuscitation when required
• Document nursing care accurately and promptly to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Educate patients and families — empower parents with knowledge and emotional support
• Coordinate transfers and work closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN license (required)
• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• Current CPR certification (required)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification and ACLS required within one year of employment
• Preferred: 4 years of obstetrics/L&D experience
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, stand and lift as needed, and function in high-acuity situations
• Comfortable with on-call responsibilities and occasional shift rotation

Education

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• Current Colorado RN licensure required

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in labor, delivery, postpartum and newborn care
• Proficient in fetal/labor monitoring and patient assessment
• Strong documentation and communication skills with patients and care teams
• Knowledge of sterile technique, infection control, and safe IV medication administration
• Able to remain calm and effective in emergency or high-stress situations
• Team-oriented with the ability to coordinate transfers and liaise with surgical and neonatal teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make relocation easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you stay healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Paid time off to recharge after those rewarding shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement — we’ve got your back on renewals
• CPR/NRP/ACLS training support so you can keep your skills sharp
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn a reward
• A supportive team and leadership that value your wellbeing and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Lamar, CO

Lamar sits in Colorado’s scenic prairie country — enjoy wide open skies, excellent stargazing, and access to nearby outdoor areas for hiking and birdwatching (Pawnee National Grassland and local state parks). Explore charming small-town dining, community events, and take easy day trips to regional attractions and larger cities for a weekend getaway. Perfect for clinicians who like a quieter base with outdoor adventure within reach.

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