Location: Lamar, CO

Start Date: 04-01-2026

End Date: 07-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (schedule varies), primary day shift 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; may rotate to 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM and includes on-call

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 direct, compassionate care to women in labor, through delivery and postpartum
• Perform maternal and fetal assessments and monitor labor progress
• Prepare and staff C-sections and assist with inductions when needed
• Administer IV medications safely and adhere to infection control practices
• Provide newborn care and perform neonatal assessments immediately after delivery
• Document nursing care accurately and timely to support continuity of care
• Prepare the delivery room, coordinate transfers, and provide emotional support to families
• Educate patients and families on postpartum care, newborn care, and discharge planning

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN license required
• Current CPR certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• ACLS certification required within one year of employment
• Obstetrics experience preferred; 4 years in OB care preferred
• Ability to perform physical demands of the role including periods of standing, walking, and lifting
• Comfort working in high-acuity, emotionally charged situations and collaborating with diverse teams

Education

• RN graduate with current Colorado licensure (diploma, ADN, or BSN accepted)

Knowledge & Skills

• Labor & Delivery nursing fundamentals including fetal and labor monitoring
• Postpartum care and newborn care skills
• IV medication administration and sterile technique
• Infection control principles and safe documentation practices
• C-section preparation and intraoperative support knowledge
• Patient education and strong communication skills
• Ability to perform maternal assessments and coordinate transfers

Benefits

• Supportive team that values YOU and your clinical skills
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Paid Time Off to recharge after meaningful work
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and housing support designed for contract clinicians
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great people onboard
• A workplace culture that prioritizes patient-centered care and staff well-being

Travel Perks: Explore Lamar, CO

Explore southeast Colorado while on contract. Lamar offers easy access to John Martin Reservoir State Park for boating, fishing and birdwatching, local history at the Prowers County Museum and a charming historic downtown with community events. Enjoy scenic drives across wide-open prairie landscapes, opportunities for wildlife viewing and nearby state parks and trails for weekend hikes. It’s a great spot to unplug, enjoy outdoor recreation, and get to know a tight-knit community.

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