Location: Aspen, CO

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days (specific days to be confirmed), 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, day shift

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $95 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 exceptional perinatal nursing care for laboring and postpartum patients, keeping safety and comfort front and center
• Monitor fetal status using fetal heart monitoring and act decisively on concerning tracings
• Perform neonatal resuscitation following NRP advanced provider protocols when needed
• Deliver clear, compassionate education to families about labor, delivery and newborn care
• Collaborate with OB providers, neonatology and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate timely interventions
• Document care accurately and thoroughly (EPIC experience is a plus)
• Implement STABLE principles for newborn stabilization and transition of care

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain licensure in Colorado prior to start
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a perinatal RN
• Basic Life Support (BLS) — may be obtained upon hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) — Advanced Provider
• Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM) Intermediate
• STABLE learner certification
• Ability to safely function at high elevation (Aspen sits around 8,000 feet); must be healthy for low-oxygen environments
• Preferred: BSN or MSN in Nursing, EPIC experience, bilingual Spanish

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Master's (MSN) also preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in fetal heart monitoring interpretation and response
• Strong neonatal resuscitation and stabilization skills (NRP, STABLE)
• Excellent patient education and communication skills with families
• Comfortable with electronic documentation (EPIC preferred)
• Ability to prioritize and respond in urgent perinatal situations
• Cultural sensitivity and, ideally, Spanish language ability to support bilingual patients

Benefits

• Friendly onboarding with licensure guidance — BLS/NRP support available
• Resources to help you find local housing and settle into the community
• A collaborative, supportive team that values patient-centered care and your growth
• Opportunities for continuing education and skills development (NRP, FHM, STABLE refreshers)
• Flexible scheduling conversations with the clinical scheduler to fit your needs
• Assistance with credentialing documentation to get you ready to start
• A chance to build experience in a high-quality perinatal program using FHM and STABLE protocols
• Meaningful clinical work where your contributions directly impact mothers and newborns

Travel Perks: Explore Aspen, CO

Live and work in Aspen — a mountain paradise. Between shifts you can explore world-class skiing and snowboarding in winter, hike iconic trails like Maroon Bells in warmer months, and enjoy scenic drives through the Roaring Fork Valley. Nearby towns Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs offer charming dining and local culture; soak in the nearby hot springs or check out local arts and music festivals. The assignment is a great chance to combine meaningful clinical work with unforgettable outdoor adventures — just be ready for high-elevation living.

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