Location: Lamar, CO

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating nights (schedule varies by staffing), 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Night shift; full-time 36 hours/week, may include on-call and shift rotations

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

• Assess and monitor women in labor from admission through delivery, ensuring safe care every step of the way
• Provide hands-on delivery assistance and immediate newborn care, including neonatal resuscitation when needed
• Prepare and maintain the delivery room and sterile field for vaginal births, inductions, and C-sections
• Administer IV medications and manage postpartum care with accurate, timely documentation
• Coordinate timely transfers and collaborate with the New Beginnings BirthCenter Manager and interdisciplinary team
• Deliver patient education and emotional support to patients and families during a very important life event
• Follow infection control and sterile technique principles to protect mothers, infants, and staff

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN license required
• Graduate of an accredited RN program (RN) and active RN status
• Current CPR certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification and ACLS to be obtained within one year of employment
• Prefer 4 years of obstetrics experience or demonstrated competency in labor and delivery
• Able to stand for long periods, perform heavy lifting, and tolerate exposure to blood and body fluids
• Strong communication skills and ability to perform effectively in high-stress situations
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotations

Education

• RN graduate from an accredited nursing program with current Colorado licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Labor monitoring and patient assessment
• Delivery assistance and postpartum nursing care
• Newborn and infant care, including resuscitation basics
• IV medication administration and accurate nursing documentation
• Sterile technique and infection control practices
• Preparing delivery rooms and coordinating transfers
• Comfort working under pressure and strong interpersonal communication
• Familiarity or interest in obstetrics equipment and procedures

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle in on assignment
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family are protected
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and disability options for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between shifts
• Travel reimbursement to cover your commute to Lamar
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep credentials current
• Referral bonus program and a supportive team that values you

Travel Perks: Explore Lamar, CO

Lamar is a friendly gateway to southeast Colorado outdoor life. Explore John Martin Reservoir State Park for fishing and birdwatching, take scenic drives through Comanche National Grassland, enjoy local community events and small-town dining, and plan easy weekend trips to larger hubs like Pueblo or Colorado Springs for museums, dining, and more urban attractions.

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