Postpartum | Registered Nurse

Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Birthing Center in Wausau, Wisconsin

Apply for a Postpartum RN travel nursing contract in Wausau, Wisconsin, supporting mothers and newborns on a collaborative Birthing Center team.

This 13-week travel assignment offers an opportunity for an experienced Postpartum Registered Nurse to care for a diverse range of postpartum and Labor and Delivery patients. Wausau combines welcoming community living with access to scenic parks, trails, lakes, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Postpartum RN Travel Job Details

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,430–$2,550
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 13, 2027
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Unit: Birthing Center with an 11-bed Labor and Delivery area and an 8-bed Postpartum area
• Patient Volume: Approximately 1,350 deliveries annually and an average of 112 deliveries per month
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every third weekend and every other holiday
• On-Call Expectations: Mandatory on-call coverage may be assigned for up to 20 hours within a six-week period; low census may result in on-call placement
• Float Requirement: None specified
• Charting: EPIC experience preferred
• Travel Requirement: Applicants must reside more than 50 miles from the assignment location

Postpartum Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent postpartum nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin
• Current BLS certification through AHA or ARC
• Advanced NRP certification
• Competency in Labor and Delivery nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• Strong patient-care, communication, and clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work night shifts and participate in required weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations

Postpartum RN Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to postpartum patients and their newborns
• Monitor maternal and newborn status, identify changes in condition, and promptly communicate concerns to the care team
• Support patients throughout the postpartum recovery process, including education related to newborn care, feeding, recovery, and discharge planning
• Apply Labor and Delivery nursing competency when assisting with the care of patients before and after delivery
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical standards
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC or the designated electronic medical record
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, high-quality outcomes
• Respond appropriately to urgent maternal or newborn needs and participate in unit-based quality and safety practices

Apply now for this Wisconsin travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact as a Postpartum Registered Nurse in Wausau.

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.