Registered Nurse - Mother Baby Unit - RNMBU

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Mother Baby Unit

Location: Neptune, NJ

Duration: 13-Week Contract

Schedule:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (3x12)
  OR
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (3x12)

Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Weekly

Compensation: $2,100 - $2,600 Weekly (based on experience and eligibility)
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Mother Baby/Postpartum Unit, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to postpartum mothers and newborns. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills in maternal-child health and demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans while supporting patients and families during the postpartum recovery period.
Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor maternal and newborn health status, identifying and responding to changes in condition.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
• Educate patients and families regarding postpartum recovery, newborn care, feeding, safety, and discharge planning.
• Document patient care accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, lactation consultants, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Advocate for evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support a safe and positive environment for patients, families, and staff.

Required Qualifications
Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License or Multistate Compact RN License required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification required.
• Current ACLS Certification required.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification required.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of recent Mother Baby/Postpartum nursing experience required.
• Five (5) or more years of Mother Baby experience preferred.
• Experience in Labor & Delivery required.
• Experience with Postpartum and Antepartum patient populations required.
• Operating Room (OR) experience within women's services preferred or required based on department needs.
• Strong newborn care experience required.

Skills & Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of postpartum and newborn nursing care.
• Strong maternal-child assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond to maternal and neonatal complications.
• Excellent patient education and family-centered care skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to evidence-based nursing practice and quality patient outcomes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.