postpartum nurse

American Traveler

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Mar 23, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an OB/Postpartum unit position requiring at least 2 years of OB/PEDS experience, active MN licensure, and willingness to float across multiple units including Labor, Nursery, PEDS, and Med-Surg.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Acute care setting at a Level 3 trauma facility</li><li>
OB/Postpartum unit covering postpartum, stable antepartum, pediatric, newborn, GYN, and Med-Surg overflow patients, with potential 2nd RN responsibilities in the Special Care Nursery (SCN)</li><li>
Average daily census includes approximately 5 mom/baby couplets, 2 pediatric patients, 1 GYN patient, 2 labor patients, and 4 SCN patients</li><li>
Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:3 for mom/baby couplets, 1:3&ndash;4 for pediatrics, and 1:5 for GYN/Med-Surg patients</li><li>
Support staff include a ward clerk (0700&ndash;1900), CNA (Tuesday&ndash;Thursday), Charge Nurse/Circulator, Resource Nurse, and LPN Scrub Nurse &mdash; all without patient assignments</li><li>
Rotating 12-hour day/night shifts with approximately 50/50 day-to-night split over a 6-week schedule</li><li>
Every 3rd weekend required</li><li>
Floating required to Labor, Postpartum, Nursery, PEDS, and occasionally Med-Surg and Telemetry</li><li>
EMR: Epic (Epic One Chart); experience preferred</li><li>
Equipment used includes Acudose, Philips Vitals Machines, Bladder Scanner, Medela Breast Pumps, Responder 5 Call Light System, and Medfusion Pumps</li><li>
13-week contract</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Active MN RN license required</li><li>
Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NRP; PALS preferred</li><li>
Minimum 2 years of OB/PEDS nursing experience required</li><li>
Epic EMR experience preferred; other EMR experience will be considered</li><li>
Must be willing and able to float to Labor, Postpartum, Nursery, PEDS, Med-Surg, and Telemetry units</li><li>
Two current references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and one from a peer or supervisor in the same specialty within the last 3 years</li><li>
All certifications must be active at time of consideration &mdash; no pending certifications accepted</li><li>
BSN not required</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide nursing care across OB/Postpartum, Labor, Nursery, PEDS, GYN, and Med-Surg overflow as needed</li><li>
Navy scrubs required</li><li>
Orientation consists of equipment and unit-specific training on the first day (8 hours)</li><li>
Candidates with a permanent address within 80 miles of the facility are considered local and may be subject to an adjusted pay rate</li><li>
Schedule transitions between days and nights are managed with at least 1 week between shift swaps when possible</li></ul></div>

Travel RN - Labor & Delivery - Obstetrics

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Mar 9, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 2</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Postpartum/Mother Baby position in Austin, TX, requiring a TX or compact RN license and at least 1 year of recent postpartum experience.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Located in the Women's Tower (3rd floor) of a hospital in Austin, TX</li><li>
24-bed Antepartum/Postpartum unit</li><li>
Patient ratios of 3:1 to 4:1, occasionally 2:1 depending on acuity</li><li>
Day team includes 1 charge nurse, 4 RNs, and 1 unit clerk; no PCTs at night</li><li>
Day shift, 7:00 AM &ndash; 7:00 PM</li><li>
Rotating weekends required</li><li>
No on-call requirements</li><li>
EMR: Meditech and CPN</li><li>
Typical procedures include non-stress tests, hyperemesis management, insulin drips, magnesium administration, and heparin drips</li><li>
13-week contract</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Active TX or compact RN license required</li><li>
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)</li><li>
NRP Advanced 9th Edition (current AAP card) required for all RNs in Women's Services</li><li>
Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in Postpartum or Mother Baby</li><li>
US SSN and date of birth required for consideration</li><li>
One professional reference required</li><li>
No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
Previous L&amp;D or antepartum experience is preferred</li><li>
Teamwork-oriented candidates with strong communication skills are the best fit for this unit</li><li>
Navy blue scrubs required</li><li>
Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility &mdash; local candidates are not eligible</li><li>
Previous postpartum or antepartum experience preferred but not required</li></ul></div>

Travel RN - Mother Baby - Post Partum

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Mar 9, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an OB/LDRP position in Alaska, requiring a minimum of 2 years of recent LDRP experience and an active Alaska RN license.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Work in an OB unit with 4 LDRP rooms and 5 Nursery/Postpartum beds</li><li>
Patient population includes laboring, delivery, recovery, and postpartum patients, as well as nursery patients</li><li>
Nurse-to-patient ratios follow national standards based on type of labor and individual patient needs</li><li>
Equipment used includes Meditech, OBIX, Pyxis Supply Stations, and bedside fetal monitors</li><li>
Meditech is the EMR used on the unit</li><li>
12-hour night shifts</li><li>
On-call required as needed</li><li>
No floating to other units or departments</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Active Alaska (AK) RN license required</li><li>
Current certifications required: BLS, NRP, STABLE, and HS AED</li><li>
Minimum 2 years of recent LDRP experience required</li><li>
2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from the position's specialty within the last 3 years</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
Provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and primary nursing principles in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and standards of practice</li><li>
Orientation includes 3 days of Meditech and OBIX training plus unit-specific orientation</li><li>
Medication competency testing must be completed on-site within the first two weeks</li><li>
Scrubs are provided by the facility</li></ul></div>

Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

Postpartum

<p>Postpartum Doulas offer many different services to their clients; there is no &ldquo;standard&rdquo; job</p><p>description. The primary purpose of the Postpartum Doula is to help the entire family transition</p><p>into life with a newborn.</p><p>Since the needs of every postpartum person are different, the Postpartum Doula must be</p><p>flexible enough to tailor their services to meet the needs at hand.</p><p>This could include doing things to help new parents feel more confident in their roles, like</p><p>teaching them some basic newborn care skills.</p><p>They may help newly postpartum families that are overwhelmed with running errands or even</p><p>doing some housekeeping tasks. There may be other children who need guidance on finding a</p><p>helpful place in a growing family, and there might be a parent who needs encouragement.</p><p>The tasks executed by a Postpartum Doula are not difficult or highly technical. For many people,</p><p>it means sharing knowledge acquired from their dedicated training and years of experience.</p><p>Some of the duties may seem menial or even trivial to an outsider; however, a Postpartum</p><p>Doula understands that for someone newly postpartum, anything that lessens a load makes a</p><p>difference.</p><p>Some of the duties that a Postpartum Doula may perform include:</p><p>● Breastfeeding support</p><p>● Newborn Care &amp; Guidance</p><p>● Feeding Support</p><p>● Help with the emotional and physical recovery after birth</p><p>● Light housekeeping so that mom does not feel so overwhelmed</p><p>● Running errands</p><p>● Assistance with newborn care, such as diapering, bathing, feeding, and comforting</p><p>● Light meal preparation</p><p>● Baby soothing techniques</p><p>● Sibling care</p><p>● Referrals to local resources such as parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support,</p><p>and support groups</p><p>In summary, postpartum doulas provide non-medical support to new parents and their families</p><p>during the first few weeks or months after childbirth. Their duties include emotional support,</p><p>practical assistance with newborn care and household tasks, and informational support related</p><p>to newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery. They essentially &quot;mother the mother,&quot;</p><p>helping families adjust to their new roles and build confidence in their parenting abilities.</p><p>Job Types: Part-time, Contract</p><p>Pay: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Postpartum Doula

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Mar 9, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Mother Baby/Birthing Center position requiring C-section experience and night shift availability at an acute care facility in West Virginia.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Acute care hospital setting with a dedicated Birthing Center featuring 6 private L&amp;D suites with private bathrooms and showers, an OB Emergency Department with 4 beds, and 11 private Mother Baby/Postpartum rooms</li><li>
Approximately 1,050 births per year with 3,000 OB ED and outpatient visits annually</li><li>
High-risk OB patient population beginning at 25 weeks gestation; no MFM in-house but full medical capabilities available for referral and in-house management</li><li>
Staffing ratios follow AWHONN guidelines: 1:2 in L&amp;D and 1:4 couplets in Mother Baby</li><li>
OB Hospitalist in-house 24/7 and Neonatology support (MD/APP) available 24/7</li><li>
Fetal heart monitoring via Centricity FHM system; telemetry capable and monitored remotely in the Telemetry room</li><li>
EMR: Epic (experience required)</li><li>
OB techs available on unit for circulating, recovery, and transfer to postpartum; charge nurse present on each side 24/7</li><li>
RT, pharmacy, and Omnicell available 24/7; no dedicated IV team</li><li>
12-hour night shifts (1900&ndash;0730)</li><li>
Every other weekend required</li><li>
Holiday coverage required</li><li>
Cross-coverage floating between units is expected</li><li>
13-week contract</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Active WV or Compact RN license required</li><li>
Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NRP</li><li>
Minimum 2 years of L&amp;D experience preferred; 1 year of Mother Baby experience acceptable</li><li>
C-section experience required, including ability to circulate and recover C-section patients</li><li>
Epic EMR experience required</li><li>
Driver's license address must reflect a residence more than 50 miles from the facility</li><li>
Two professional references required: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference (charge RN or equivalent); if permanently employed within the last 12 months, one reference must be from that facility</li><li>
Copies of certifications and driver's license required for consideration</li><li>
Skills checklist completed within the past year required for consideration</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
First-time travelers are welcome to apply</li><li>
Candidates who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being eligible to return</li><li>
Travelers who have worked within the WVU system for a cumulative total of one year must also complete a 2-year break before reapplying</li><li>
Travelers are not eligible for call shifts but may pick up open shifts voluntarily</li><li>
Scrubs are provided for L&amp;D; navy scrubs are required for the Mother Baby unit</li><li>
Orientation consists of one onboarding shift and one 12-hour shift with a preceptor</li><li>
In-house STABLE assistance available through the NICU; fetal heart monitoring (FHM) intermediate training provided to staff</li><li>
Facility is designated as a Baby-Friendly birth facility and holds Advanced Perinatal Care Certification, Cribs for Kids National Safe Sleep Hospital certification, and participates in 'YES to Safe Sleep for Babies'</li><li>
Additional family-centered amenities include lactation consultants and the Cuddles infant security system</li></ul></div>

Travel RN - Mother Baby

Nightingale Night Nurses

<p>We are looking for Newborn Care Specialists or Postpartum Doulas in the Greater Boston area [And all over the US!]</p><p>We're looking for help with the best career possible. Cuddling newborns!</p><p>Learn more: https://www.nightingalenightnurses.com/whatisanightnurse/</p><p>You must:</p><p>-Have/be willing to take a <b>training </b>as a Newborn Care Specialist or Postpartum Doula.</p><ul><li>[Newborn Care Specialist trainings must be approved by the NCSA and Postpartum Doula trainings must be from a well-known, reputable company.]</li><li>If you want/need recommendations on training, please say that in your application, and we are happy to offer suggestions!</li><li>We *do NOT* offer training through our company.</li></ul><p>-Have/Be willing to get CPR certified</p><p>-Have overnight availability, at LEAST 2 nights a week but ideally 4-7 [24/7 and day shifts are available also, but nights are a requirement]</p><p>-Have non-familial hands on newborn experience [not just infants/older babies] and be able to provide references for this experience</p><p>-Have your own LLC/DBA/ be willing to get one</p><p>-Have your own liability insurance/be willing to get it</p><p>*We can help you talk through any questions or concerns!*</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary</p><p>Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Professional development assistance</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Newborn Care Specialist/ Postpartum Doula/ "Night Nurse" "Baby Nurse" " Night Nanny"

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Mar 30, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery &amp; Postpartum) position at an acute care hospital in North Dakota, requiring intermediate fetal monitoring certification and a minimum of 2 years of L&amp;D experience.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Acute care hospital LDRP unit with 15 total beds &mdash; 7 L&amp;D and 8 postpartum</li><li>
One OR suite on the unit for C-sections, averaging approximately 58 births per month</li><li>
Patient population includes obstetric and neonatal patients with common diagnoses of hypertension, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), and preterm risk (facility avoids delivering under 36 weeks when possible)</li><li>
Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines: 1:1 ratio for pitocin, magnesium, or insulin drips; 1:3 for couplet care</li><li>
RNs are required to titrate drips, including pitocin, insulin, and magnesium</li><li>
RNs are required to independently read and interpret fetal monitor strips; EFM system is Traceview/PIP with Philips monitors</li><li>
EMR is MEDITECH; experience preferred</li><li>
12-hour shifts; day shift hours 0645&ndash;1915, night shift hours 1845&ndash;0715</li><li>
On-call requirement depending on staffing needs</li><li>
Every other weekend required</li><li>
Every other holiday required</li><li>
Floating required to Med/Surg and ER as needed; permanent staff typically float first</li><li>
Block scheduling available; self-scheduling is not permitted</li><li>
13-week contract</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Active ND RN license or Compact (NLC) license currently in hand; pending licenses will not be accepted</li><li>
Required certifications: BLS and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring; preferred certifications include ACLS, NRP, and STABLE</li><li>
Minimum 2 years of L&amp;D/LDRP experience required</li><li>
Ability to read and interpret fetal monitor strips independently</li><li>
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to titrate drips</li><li>
Previous travel nursing experience preferred</li><li>
BSN not required</li><li>
Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility</li><li>
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire</li><li>
Copy of driver's license required for consideration</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
Unit is a locked department; CNAs are on staff to assist with vitals, transfer paperwork, patient ambulation, and turning</li><li>
Charge nurse is present on each shift and takes a patient assignment</li><li>
OB/neonatology and anesthesia are not in-house 24/7</li><li>
RT equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP, high flow) is available on the unit; RNs are not required to do more than troubleshoot RT equipment</li><li>
Maroon scrubs are required; surgical scrubs are provided and worn on the unit</li><li>
Unit-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts</li><li>
Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past 12 months are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered</li><li>
All requested RTO must be submitted upfront; additional RTO will not be approved after submission</li><li>
Successful candidates on this unit tend to be adaptable, strong critical thinkers, and effective communicators</li></ul></div>

Travel RN - Labor & Delivery - LDRP

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