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, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Mother-Baby/Postpartum RN with a minimum of 2 years of postpartum and L&D experience for a hospital-based couplet care unit.

Details

• Work in the Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Postpartum unit of a hospital setting
• Care for postpartum patients including vaginal delivery, cesarean section, multiple births, and pregnancy induced hypertension
• Provide newborn care including cord care, thermoregulation, phototherapy, and metabolic screening
• May float to units of similar acuity
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Uses Epic EMR system

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of postpartum nursing experience required
• L&D experience and IV start skills 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 supervisor; Charge RN acceptable as second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Perform IV therapy, administration of blood and blood products, and medication administration including antihypertensives, heparin, insulin drips, magnesium sulfate, and pitocin
• Provide postpartum care including bladder assessment/foley catheter insertion, breastfeeding instruction, episiotomy/incision care, fundus/lochia/perineum care, and breast pump use instruction
• Deliver newborn care including infant identification, discharge teaching, neonatal abstinence syndrome care, and circumcision care teaching
• Perform cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation as needed
• Manage pain assessment and administration of opioids as needed
• Administer vaccines as part of professional duties
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon signing contract; candidates outside Ohio but within driving distance must travel to a fingerprinting location, while those farther away will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• RTO must be requested at time of consideration and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of Ohio State University hospital locations are ineligible for travel assignments
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-739859. 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.