Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Howard Head Sports Medicine; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Housing support available

Night shift differential

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine in Vail, CO is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery on a full-time night shift (7 pm–7 am). This role supports antepartum, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartal care within a high-acuity unit, with access to a Level II nursery and family-centered care.

Enjoy a night shift with differential, robust benefits, and opportunities to work with a skilled team providing top-tier maternal healthcare in a scenic mountain setting.

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience required.
• State of Colorado RN license required; ability to obtain and maintain.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum of an Associate Nursing Degree for hires after 07/01/2018.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily patient flow to optimize care, safety and satisfaction.
• Triages incoming patient requests for services.
• Delivers patient education to support care plans and wellness.
• Delegates care appropriately per Colorado statute.
• Maintains patient safety through accurate assessments and critical thinking.
• Handles high volume of patient calls for medications and information.
• Administers medications and assists in procedures as needed.
• Coordinates patient care with providers and hospital staff to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Delivers care with relationship-based approach, prioritizing safety and patient preferences.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate nursing degree

Job description

Explore job opportunities at Howard Head Sports Medicine.

6190 Labor Delivery

Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Rotating

Details

Company Vail Health Location Vail, CO Category Nursing Clinical Yes Close Date September 14, 2026

Pay

Hourly $37.90 – $60.45 USD

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .

$10,000 Sign on bonus, relocation and housing support available!

Join our close-knit Family Birth Center RN team and experience an unmatched lifestyle! Our 7+ bed LDRP unit provides care for a healthy population of mothers and newborns. However, our skilled team also expertly manages high-risk conditions such as preterm births and preeclampsia. We’re proud to offer a single-suite OR designed for family-centered cesarean sections and a 6-bed Level II nursery that cares for babies 32+ weeks gestation.

Our nurses are NRP certified and trained in STABLE, ensuring we’re fully prepared to stabilize and transport infants when needed. With high autonomy in practice, our team is supported 24/7 by an on-call NNP and OB provider, ensuring the best care for our patients. This is your chance to join a team where your skills and passion make a difference every day!

This is a night shift position, working 7 pm to 7 am. Night shift differential available.

Night Shift Support That Makes a Difference

We know working nights comes with unique challenges, which is why we provide additional support for our night shift team. Enjoy reliable access to rest breaks, along with the Night Shifter app, offering resources designed to support sleep health, wellness, and success on a night shift schedule. We’re committed to helping our caregivers thrive both at work and beyond.

About the opportunity:

This position is responsible for caring for antepartum patients, laboring patients through childbirth, recovery, and postpartum, providing family centered care including the well newborn and the Level 2 Nursery. Assure expert, compassion, individualize nursing care for patients and families expected. They collaborate with providers, staff and other members of the team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

What you will do:

• Oversees the daily patient flow to optimize patient care, safety and satisfaction.
• Demonstrates ability to triage incoming patient requests for services.
• Delivers patient education to facilitate plan of care, employer informed healthcare choices, and promote optimal wellness.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate care appropriately and according to Colorado statue.
• Demonstrates competent healthcare assessment skills, prioritizing skills and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates ability to handle high telephone volume of patient requests for medications, information and assistance.
• Administers medications, performs treatments, and assists in procedures as needed; consistently adhering to patient safety guidelines.
• Coordinates patient care with other physician practices, Vail Health and others as needed to achieve the highest possible level of patient care and satisfaction.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Delivers excellent service by utilizing Relationship-Based Care to advocate for safety, patient preferences, and optimal communication through partnering with patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant .

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• One-year clinical experience required.

License(s):

• Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Colorado Registered Nurse license.

Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support ( BLS ), required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Safety ( ACLS ) certification, required.

Education:

• Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.