Travel Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum RN - $1,819 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Post Partum for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Post Partum
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum position requiring 2 years of postpartum experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum unit of a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 13-week assignment length
• May float to similar acuity units
• Uses EPIC EMR system

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of postpartum experience required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• IV therapy and IV start skills required
• Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or formal leadership role, and the second acceptable from a Charge RN (no coworker references accepted)

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive postpartum and couplet care including fundus, lochia, and perineum assessment, episiotomy/incision care, and breastfeeding instruction
• Care for patients following cesarean section, vaginal delivery, multiple births, postpartum hemorrhage, and pregnancy-induced hypertension
• Provide newborn care including cord care, newborn assessment, thermoregulation, phototherapy, and discharge teaching to parents
• Administer medications including antihypertensives, Pitocin, and pain management as needed, with insulin drips and magnesium sulfate therapy preferred
• Level 1 Nursery experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible to be hired as a traveler
• RTO must be submitted with the contract request and limited to 7 days or less
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing the contract, either in-person or via mailed packet depending on distance from Ohio

American Traveler Job ID #P-738776. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Mother Baby - Post Partum

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.