Travel Nurse RN - Postpartum in South Charleston, WV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Postpartum
Location: South Charleston, WV
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Postpartum RN in South Charleston, West Virginia, 25303!

Job ID: 904484

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Mother Baby / Postpartum

Location


Charleston, WV | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) | Weekdays with every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide postpartum, stable antepartum, and newborn care within a 21-bed private room Mother/Baby unit
• Work interchangeably on the Mother/Baby floor and in the Newborn Nursery (NBN), managing conditions including mild RDS, newborn hypoglycemia, phototherapy, IV antibiotics, and NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome)
• Perform neonatal assessments, thermoregulation, metabolic screens, and newborn care skills including car seat education, cord care, and circumcision site assessment
• Administer medications including anticonvulsants, antihypertensives, heparin, Pitocin, and IV antibiotics; manage central lines (CVC/PICC) and peripheral IVs; administer blood and blood products
• Conduct NST, reflex checks, edema assessments, and clonus evaluations; utilize electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
• Support breastfeeding families and provide discharge teaching to parents; may float within scope to meet facility needs as required

Required Qualifications

• Active WV or Compact RN license required prior to start (pending license accepted at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; minimum 1 year of Mother/Baby or in-specialty experience required
• First-time travel nurses are not eligible for this position - experienced travelers only
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31); medical exemption with documented allergist or physician record accepted
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility; candidates residing between 75-100 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the standard rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification preferred
• CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) certification preferred
• Experience with Cerner EMR
• Background in Level I Nursery care and antepartum nursing

Why Join Us

• Work within a high-volume Mother/Baby unit at a major teaching hospital and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center delivering approximately 2,800 patients per year, supported by a full interdisciplinary team including certified lactation specialists
• Expected weekly hours of 36 or 48 hours per week with no on-call requirement, complimentary parking for travelers, and openness to accommodating block schedule requests

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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