Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Boulder, CO
RN · L&D
Posted Jun 18 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- L&D
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $3/hr above the median
- Shift differential
- +$2.50/hr
The median for Labor & Delivery in Colorado is $39/hr, across 14 postings.
About this role
Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303
$42.78 - $62.93 an hour - Full-Time Nights, 36 hours per week *Range includes night differential. +$2.50/hr for weekend shifts.
Boulder Community Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery who participates in the accomplishment of Boulder Community Health’s and the Family Birth Center’s mission, vision and goals by utilizing the nursing process to coordinate and provide direct patient care. The Registered Nurse is accountable for coordinating the resources needed by patients and families, promotes patient satisfaction and facilitates the achievement of quality clinical and cost outcomes.
Benefits
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- Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
- Dental and Vision insurance
- BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
- Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Education assistance program
- Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
- Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
- Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family
Qualifications
- Colorado RN license in good standing.
- BLS certification required by end of conditional period.
- NRP for Family Birth Center required by end of conditional period.
- ACLS certification within 6 months of hire for L&D
- 1 year of L&D experience required
Responsibilities
- Performs comprehensive assessments of maternal and neonatal patients, addressing biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and discharge needs
- Evaluates ancillary staff competencies and delegates tasks appropriately based on skill level and scope of practice
- Develops and prioritizes individualized, evidence-based care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
- Implements timely, safe interventions across perinatal areas including labor, delivery, recovery, high-risk antepartum/intrapartum/postpartum, mother-baby couplet care, transitional newborn care, and special care nursery
- Provides patient and family education, ensuring understanding and participation in care and decision-making
- May be required to perform point of care testing. May be a point of care trainer.
- Continuously evaluates and revises the plan of care based on patient outcomes and interdisciplinary feedback
- Monitors performance of support staff to ensure safe, competent care delivery
- Maintains real-time, accurate documentation in the electronic medical record
- Participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives and problem-solving efforts
About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado. It provides comprehensive medical services to the Boulder County community, including acute care, emergency services, and outpatient care. BCH operates several facilities, including the flagship Boulder Community Hospital, and offers a wide range of specialties such as cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and maternity care.
The organization is known for its commitment to high-quality care, patient-centered services, and a focus on wellness and prevention. Boulder Community Health is dedicated to improving the health of the local community by integrating advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, and personalized care. The healthcare system also emphasizes collaboration with local physicians, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives.
BCH is recognized for its strong ties to the local population and its role in supporting public health initiatives, promoting healthy lifestyles, and addressing health disparities. Boulder Community Health is a Certified Level II Trauma Center and has received incredible accolades for the wonderful care that we provide including: Newsweek- “America’s Best-in-State Hospital 2025”; U. S. News and World Report- “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care 2025”; 5280 Magazine-“21 BCH physicians among 2024 list of the region’s best doctors”; Daily Camera People’s Choice Awards 2024- Honorable mention, Best Physical Therapy Center; and American Heart Association- Quality Stroke Care 2024. As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!
EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text. This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Location: Boulder Community Health · L&D
Schedule
Full-time, Nights -
- 12 hour shifts, Nights
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“•ACLS certification within 6 months of hire for L&D •1 year of L&D experience required Responsibilities •Performs comprehensive assessments of maternal and neonatal patients, addressing biopsychosocial, sp” · from this posting
Requirements
- •Colorado RN license in good standing.
- •BLS certification required by end of conditional period.
- •NRP for Family Birth Center required by end of conditional period.
- •ACLS certification within 6 months of hire for L&D
- •1 year of L&D experience required
Benefits highlights
- Health insurance
- Vision
- Tuition reimbursement
Place
- City
- Boulder, CO
- Rent against this pay
- 30% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $87,493/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% above the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 4 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 139
$2,018 median rent against $6,708 a month at $43/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Boulder area index 105.2, where 100 is the national average.
Boulder sits where the Rocky Mountains meet the plains, offering outdoor-loving RNs world-class hiking, climbing, and cycling right outside their door. Home to the University of Colorado, this health-conscious community centers on the lively Pearl Street Mall. Expect a fit, educated population and easy access to major hospital systems along the Front Range.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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Boulder Community Health (BCH) is an independent, mission-driven community healthcare system located in Boulder, Colorado (80303). The organization has served the Boulder County area for over four decades and maintains its independence as a locally governed health system. In 2020,…
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