Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Job in Durango, CO | Nights (3x12)

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Original Job Details

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This Labor and Delivery travel nurse job in Durango, Colorado, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Centura Mercy Regional Medical Center. This role follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule.

As the Labor and Delivery registered nurse on this assignment, you'll assess maternal and fetal well-being, interpret fetal heart-rate patterns, guide patients through every stage of labor, birth, and recovery, and respond to obstetric emergencies as they arise.

Assignment Details

  • Specialty: Labor and Delivery
  • Facility: Centura Mercy Regional Medical Center
  • Location: Durango, CO 81301
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Job Number: 883018

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and interpret maternal and fetal status, including electronic fetal monitoring, escalating concerns promptly
  • Support patients through labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery
  • Administer medications and manage IV therapy, including oxytocin titration as ordered and per facility protocol
  • Provide immediate newborn care and support neonatal resuscitation per NRP guidelines

Travel Labor and Delivery Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Labor and Delivery experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Colorado and national regulatory bodies.

FAQs – Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse Jobs Near Durango, CO

What certifications do travel L&D jobs require?
Most travel L&D jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and a current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider card. Many facilities also require an intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring course.
What experience do facilities look for in L&D travel nurses?
Facilities generally want recent labor and delivery experience with fetal monitoring, labor progression, inductions, obstetric emergencies, and higher-risk pregnancies. Experience with magnesium sulfate, preterm labor, hypertensive disorders, and other common L&D scenarios may also be important depending on the unit’s acuity. Travelers should clearly describe the types of patients and deliveries they have managed independently.
How can an L&D nurses responsibilities differ between travel assignments?
The scope of an L&D role can vary significantly by hospital. Some units focus primarily on labor and delivery, while others expect nurses to cover antepartum, postpartum, couplet care, newborn stabilization, or surgical delivery responsibilities. Understanding the areas you may cover can help you compare the assignment with your recent experience and determine whether it is a strong clinical match.
Will my compact RN license work for this Colorado assignment?
Yes—an active multistate RN license covers this assignment because Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. For endorsement, know Colorado’s fingerprint rule: a background check from a previous application can’t be reused, because prints must be submitted specifically for the Colorado nursing application. Our Colorado Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.

Licensing in Colorado

Compact license accepted. Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the Colorado Licensing Center →

Explore Durango, CO

The main hospital capacity for the San Juan Mountains region sits in Durango, CO, drawing patients from Bayfield, Ignacio, and small communities scattered along the river valleys. That referral spread keeps emergency departments and medical-surgical units in regular need of travel nurses. Housing costs run higher than the surrounding towns, so some RNs base in Bayfield or Hermosa and drive in; winter storms can complicate those commutes. Travelers on nights learn to watch the forecast. The Animas River cuts straight through town with a paved trail along it, and rafting season runs through summer. The narrow gauge railroad departs from downtown, and Mesa Verde National Park sits under an hour west for a full and unhurried day off, quietest in the shoulder seasons.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.