
L&D | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Gunnison, CO
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $76.94
- Weekly
- $2,770
- Yearly (full-time)
- $144,040
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- September 29, 2026
This job pays about $76.94/hour — 60% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado ($48.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado right now
- 1,016 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 9 of them in Gunnison.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $86.89/hour, median $57.11/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Colorado: $48.20/hour ($100,256/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($64.00/hour across 249 jobs).
Job description
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) / OB Nursing Manager – Travel Assignment in Gunnison, Colorado
Lead Labor & Delivery operations and provide expert OB nursing care in this 13-week travel RN assignment in Gunnison, Colorado.
Bring your leadership expertise and bedside obstetric nursing skills to an on-site travel nursing opportunity in Gunnison, Colorado. This role offers the opportunity to guide Labor & Delivery operations, support nursing staff development, and provide high-quality care to patients and families. Gunnison is a scenic mountain community known for its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful landscapes, and abundant outdoor recreation, making it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking meaningful work and an exceptional setting.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,700–$2,840
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
- Location: Gunnison, Colorado
- Start Date: September 29, 2026
- End Date: December 29, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Weekdays with call requirements
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Work Setting: On-site Labor & Delivery and Obstetrics (OB)
- Position Availability: 1 opening
Labor & Delivery RN and OB Nurse Manager Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado or a compact state
- Minimum of 3 years of Labor & Delivery or OB nursing experience
- Leadership experience within the past 2 years
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead people, manage resources, and support effective clinical operations
- Willingness and ability to provide bedside nursing coverage as needed
- Successful completion of a Colorado Adult Protective Services check
- Reliable personal transportation, as public transportation is limited in this rural location
Labor & Delivery Nursing Responsibilities
- Supervise patient care, nursing staff, and Labor & Delivery operations
- Provide clinical leadership while maintaining the ability to work bedside Registered Nurse shifts as needed
- Collaborate with leadership to promote efficient clinical operations and high-quality OB patient care
- Support staff development, education, coaching, and performance improvement
- Coordinate staffing and resources to meet patient care needs
- Promote quality improvement initiatives and compliance with nursing standards
- Assist with call coverage and weekday operational needs
- Foster a collaborative, patient-centered environment for expectant parents, newborns, families, and the care team
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse and OB Nursing Manager in Gunnison, Colorado.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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