RN: L&D
- Lamar, CO, United States
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Job details
- Working hours
- 36 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description:
Support women and newborns through labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care on a 13-week travel assignment in Lamar. You will assess patients, monitor labor progression, prepare for inductions and C-sections, administer IV medications, provide newborn care and education, and document nursing care. The 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. schedule offers a consistent night-shift routine, with occasional rotation based on staffing and census. On-call coverage may be required. This assignment is a meaningful opportunity to care for mothers and babies from admission through discharge - night shift, with plenty of important moments.
Weather:
Expect cool, crisp conditions with generally dry air, sunny daytime skies, and chilly evenings. Layered clothing and a warm jacket are useful for outdoor plans, while the region’s bright skies make it easy to enjoy time outside.
Fun Things To Do:
- Local Outdoors: Enjoy walking, wildlife viewing, and open-sky scenery around Lamar.
- Arts and Culture: Explore local history, community events, and regional exhibits.
- Day Trip - Southeastern Colorado: Take a scenic drive through nearby plains communities and enjoy the wide-open landscape.
- Day Trip - Regional Nature Areas: Plan a day outdoors with photography, birdwatching, or a peaceful picnic in the surrounding area.
- Local Dining: Try independently owned restaurants and cafés for a relaxed meal after a night shift.
Job Specifics:
Location: Lamar, Colorado Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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Skills
- Newborn care
- Photography