Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum for a travel nursing job in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum Discipline: RN Start Date: 07/06/2026 Duration: 26 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Jul 6, 2026 Length: 26 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum) position at an acute care hospital in Colorado, requiring at least 1 year of L&D experience and LDRP training. Details Rural acute care hospital setting with a combined L&D, postpartum, and mother-baby unit Unit includes 4 LDRP beds, 1 OR suite for C-sections, 2 triage beds, and 3 postpartum beds Low-volume unit averaging 0–2 births per day (~200 per year) Patient population includes laboring and postpartum women, newborns, and GYN surgical patients RNs are expected to triage, function as primary delivery nurse, and manage newborn transitions C-section circulation and post-op GYN patient management are not required Titration of drips required; Pitocin is the most common titratable medication OB physicians are on-call and not in-house; 20-minute response time Anesthesia is in-house during regular business hours and on-call after hours with a 20-minute response time RT attends deliveries when available; pediatrician on-call may attend in lieu of RT Respiratory equipment on unit includes Bubble CPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula (NC) EFM system: OBIX EMR: Epic 12-hour night shifts, 6p–6a Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday rotation) Half of winter holidays required No on-call or standby requirement Occasional floating to med-surg as helping hands (rare) 26-week assignment Requirements Active CO RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), and AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring; pending certifications are not accepted Minimum 1 year of L&D experience required Must be trained and experienced in the LDRP model of care Must be able to triage patients and function as a delivery and newborn transition nurse Candidate must reside more than 60 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire Additional Information Charge nurse takes a patient assignment and works as one of two nurses on shift; no nurse aides or surgical techs on the unit Unit follows AWHONN staffing guidelines to the extent possible for a rural facility Candidates must be physically present in state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are completed remotely Unit-specific orientation is 3 days No scrub color requirement; scrubs are not provided by the facility Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered American Traveler Job ID #P-705889. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery - LDRP About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinician