Travel Registered Nurse Postpartum Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Postpartum in Cambridge, MA, United States. This is a 13-week travel assignment starting 09/15/2026 in a hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,460 to $2,589 per week with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is rotating 2x3. The role focuses on postpartum care for mothers and newborns, within a hospital postpartum unit.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,460–$2,589 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Rotating 2x3
- Start date: 09/15/2026
- Setting: Hospital postpartum unit

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nurse-led postpartum care for mothers following vaginal or cesarean delivery and support healthy newborn care.
- Monitor and respond to vital signs, postpartum recovery, pain, bleeding, and potential complications (e.g., postpartum hemorrhage, magnesium sulfate administration as ordered).
- Administer prescribed medications and IV therapies (e.g., IV antibiotics, IV magnesium as ordered, Rhogam, Lovenox) and document care in the EMR.
- Support lactation and breastfeeding, provide patient and family education, and coordinate newborn care, discharge planning, and safety instructions.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth patient flow, accurate documentation, and timely escalation as needed; participate in unit-based rounds and care coordination.

Requirements
- Active Massachusetts RN license with Nursys verification pulled within the last 7 days.
- Current AHA BLS and NRP certifications required at submission; flu vaccine during season.
- 1+ year of acute care/postpartum nursing experience.
- Travel experience preferred; willing to consider first-time travelers; locals within 50 miles may qualify for a local rate.
- Up-to-date resume including 2 recent Charge RN/Manager/Supervisor references; lactation certification preferred; driver’s license with address matching demographics.
- EMR experience and ability to work in a postpartum unit; RTO must be included at submission.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed 36 hours per week
- Weekly pay range of $2,460–$2,589
- Hospital system-wide orientation (3 days) plus 3 days on unit
- Scrubs provided
- Local rate option available for candidates within 50 miles (income adjusted accordingly)

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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