Location: Glenwood Springs, CO

Start Date: 01-20-2026

End Date: 04-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 12-hour night shifts (night), rotating weekends; typical night block (example 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) with call rotation approximately one 12-hour shift every 6 weeks

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 compassionate, patient-centered labor and delivery care for mothers and babies (couplet care)
• Manage intrapartum care including triage, labor support, monitoring, and safe transfer to OR/PACU when needed
• Care for neonates ≥32 weeks, including initial stabilization and neonatal resuscitation per NRP/STABLE protocols
• Collaborate with obstetricians, anesthesiology, pediatrics and surgical teams to ensure seamless transitions of care
• Document assessments, interventions and patient education accurately and in a timely manner
• Participate in unit quality initiatives and evidence-based practice to improve outcomes for families
• Respond promptly to call assignments and staffing communications as part of the traveler team
• Support a positive team environment and help precept and orient other staff when requested

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN license or compact privilege to practice in Colorado
• Active BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications
• Current NRP certification and STABLE training
• Proof of flu vaccine or agreement to obtain proof by 10/31/25
• Prior labor & delivery experience including couplet care and postpartum nursing
• Operating Room (OR) and PACU experience desirable for transfers and perioperative support
• Travel nurse experience preferred and ability to meet traveler responsiveness expectations (No RTO preferred)
• Strong teamwork, communication, and the ability to respond quickly for interviews and start logistics

Education

• Active RN licensure (ADN, ASN, or BSN as required for RN practice). BSN preferred where applicable

Knowledge & Skills

• In-depth knowledge of labor and delivery management and fetal monitoring
• Neonatal assessment and resuscitation skills (NRP/STABLE)
• Couplet care principles — supporting mother and baby together
• Experience with OR and PACU processes for obstetric patients
• Ability to provide evidence-based nursing care and contribute to quality improvement
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and emergency response skills
• Clear communication with interdisciplinary teams and patient/family education

Benefits

• Supportive team culture at Valley View Hospital — work with passionate clinicians committed to evidence-based care
• Travel nurse-friendly support: licensure assistance & document guidance to get you on shift quickly
• Flexible assignment structure — a focused contract to gain great experience and explore the Roaring Fork Valley
• Paid time off and schedule predictability for 12-hour block scheduling (varies by agency/client)
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to L&D, OR, PACU and postpartum care
• Helpful onboarding and rapid-response interview process so you can start without delay
• A workplace that values work-life balance with rotating weekends and predictable call rotation
• Employee-focused environment with Pathway to Excellence designation — proud, high-quality nursing practice

Travel Perks: Explore Glenwood Springs, CO

Glenwood Springs is a mountain gem — soak in the famous Glenwood Hot Springs or Iron Mountain Hot Springs, hike the stunning Hanging Lake trail, explore Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, raft or fish the Colorado River, and enjoy easy weekend trips to Aspen or Snowmass for skiing, dining and culture. The Roaring Fork Valley offers scenic drives, local breweries and farmers markets — perfect for an adventurous travel nurse looking to explore between shifts.

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