RN Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Longmont, CO, 80501-3129
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 33.15-49.52 HOUR
Date Posted : 14 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus!*
To be eligible for the sign-on bonus, you must be hired into a full-time or part-time position; PRN positions are not eligible. Some exclusions apply. Apply to chat with a recruiter about the details!
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!
- SCHEDULE: Three 12 hour shifts per week (7PM - 7:30AM). Flexibility to work a variety of different days each week is required, every 3rd weekend, 1 summer and 1 winter holiday required.
- We offer a night shift differential of $5.75/hr from 11pm to 7am!
OB Post-Partum:
The OB Post-Partum department at Longmont United Hospital has 19 LDRP beds, six Level II Special Care Nursery beds, two ORs and a three-bed triage. Our scope is Labor and Delivery, postpartum couplet care (mom & well baby), antepartum care, C-sections, tubal ligations, Level II nursery and care for babies 34 weeks and up.
Our department gets occasional overflow with gynecological surgery patients. We have a strong, supportive culture with all BirthPlace employees and providers and provide a very positive team environment.
The right candidate must have a positive attitude and want to work in a strongly supportive team environment. They need to be able to learn quickly and be someone who can multitask and handle ongoing change without getting flustered. This person will need to be flexible and able to work at a fast pace.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for:
- Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following:
Education Requirements
- Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
Experience Requirements
- One year experience preferred
- Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
- 1-2 years of L&D experience preferred.
- Experience in L&D, Postpartum, and well baby care, circulating for c-sections, triage, and as charge nurse preferred
- Charge Nurse experience is a plus
Licenses/Certification Requirements
- RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
Physical Requirements
- Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
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Where You'll WorkAt Longmont United Hospital, we treat the entire patient to leverage the powerful connection of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process. As a Planetree® Designated Hospital, employees adhere to the highest possible standards. Here, your time at work will be spent with a supportive team of employees and leaders that value self-care, flexibility and development opportunities through cross-training and continuing education.
Longmont, Colorado is home to more than 2,000 acres of parks, three public golf courses and numerous trails to hike, bike, walk or run. Located less than an hour away from the Rocky Mountain National Park (ranked the fourth most visited national park in the country in 2017 by the Denver Business Journal), you’ll have easy access to the very best Colorado has to offer.
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Frequently asked questions
This role uniquely blends labor, delivery, and postpartum care, requiring multitasking between mother and newborn wellbeing. Longmont’s healthcare settings emphasize team collaboration and flexibility, making this RN position distinct in managing fast-paced deliveries, postpartum recovery, and neonatal care with specialized skills.
Beyond the RN license, certifications like Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB), and Basic Life Support (BLS) are highly valued in Colorado. These credentials enhance a nurse’s ability to handle critical labor and postpartum scenarios common in Longmont hospitals.
Key abilities include acute assessment of both mother and newborn, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, and adaptability during unpredictable labor events. Experience in postpartum couplet care and C-section support strengthens performance in this specialized nursing role.
Catholic Health Initiatives provides standout perks like a $20,000 sign-on bonus and up to $8,000 relocation assistance, alongside a supportive team culture and night shift differentials. These benefits create a competitive package fostering nurse retention and workplace satisfaction.
The organization prioritizes relationship-based care and humankindness, cultivating a positive environment for postpartum RNs. This supportive atmosphere encourages professional growth, teamwork, and resilience in managing emotionally and physically demanding patient care.
Living near natural attractions like Rocky Mountain National Park offers exceptional outdoor recreational outlets, enhancing work-life balance for postpartum nurses. Access to parks and trails supports stress relief and physical wellbeing outside demanding night shift schedules.
Longmont is experiencing steady growth in healthcare roles, with postpartum nursing positions in particular seeing moderate competition due to specialized skills required. Candidates with labor and delivery experience and flexible scheduling adaptability have a hiring advantage.
Postpartum RNs in Longmont generally earn between $75,000 and $95,000 annually, depending on experience and shift differentials. Catholic Health Initiatives enhances this with a $5.75 hourly night shift differential plus substantial sign-on bonuses, boosting total compensation.
Nurses face fast-paced environments with variable schedules, including every third weekend and holiday shifts. Managing simultaneous care for moms and newborns while adapting to occasional gynecological surgery overflow requires resilience and quick decision-making.
Catholic Health Initiatives supports advancement through cross-training, continuing education, and leadership roles like charge nurse positions. Experienced postpartum RNs can expand into clinical educator or specialty care coordinator roles, leveraging the hospital’s growth-oriented culture.