L&D | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Thornton, CO
Compensation
$1,800.00 - 1,890.00/week
L&D RN Details
Location
Address : Thornton, CO, 80229
Job Description
Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Thornton, Colorado
Travel Labor & Delivery RN opportunity in Thornton, Colorado: provide expert maternal and newborn care on a 13-week night-shift contract. Join a collaborative maternal-child care team supporting patients through labor, birth, recovery, and postpartum care. The unit features labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum rooms, as well as dedicated operating rooms. Thornton offers convenient access to Denver and the wider Front Range, with opportunities to enjoy Colorado’s city amenities and outdoor destinations.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract, December 7, 2026–March 8, 2027
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7 p.m.–7 a.m.; approximately three shifts per week
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Unit: Labor & Delivery, with 14 LDRP rooms and 2 operating rooms
- Patient Ratios: Typically 1:1 to 1:2 for Labor & Delivery and up to 3:1 for postpartum, following AWHONN guidelines
- Documentation: Meditech/CPN
- Location: Thornton, Colorado, near Denver and the Front Range
Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of current hospital Labor & Delivery RN experience
- Current RN licensure applicable to the assignment
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications
- EFM-C certification or an AWHONN fetal monitoring credential
- Postpartum nursing experience is strongly preferred
- Prior Meditech experience is preferred
- Adaptability, flexibility, and a consistent, team-oriented approach to patient care
Labor & Delivery Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care.
- Support vaginal and assisted vaginal deliveries and cesarean births.
- Assist with obstetric procedures, including versions and dilation and curettage procedures, as appropriate to training and unit protocols.
- Monitor maternal and fetal status, interpret fetal monitoring information, and promptly communicate changes to the care team.
- Collaborate with charge nurses, Labor & Delivery nurses, and postpartum nurses to coordinate care and support positive patient experiences.
Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nurse contract in Thornton, Colorado.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.