Travel Postpartum RN - $2,056 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division 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: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Mother-Baby Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio Join a collaborative postpartum nursing team as a Mother-Baby Travel Registered Nurse caring for mothers and healthy newborns in a family-centered, 40-bed inpatient unit in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to support patients through vaginal and cesarean deliveries while providing education, clinical care, and compassionate guidance during the transition home. Located in Columbus’s vibrant University District, the area offers an energetic community, convenient access to dining and cultural attractions, and a welcoming environment for travel nurses. Travel Nurse Job Details Location: Columbus, Ohio Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830–$1,930 Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract Start Date: November 16, 2026 End Date: February 15, 2027 Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Weekend Coverage: Required Patient Population: Postpartum adults, neonates, healthy newborns, and neonatal abstinence syndrome infants Unit Focus: Mother-baby, couplet care, postpartum, and antepartum nursing Floating: May float to units with similar patient acuity, including antepartum services, based on organizational needs Orientation: 36 hours Mother-Baby Registered Nurse Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license in hand at the time of submission At least 2 years of recent postpartum or mother-baby nursing experience Labor and delivery experience, including familiarity with vaginal and cesarean delivery care Current BLS certification IV certification and demonstrated IV-start skills EPIC electronic health record experience Telemetry interpretation proficiency; successful completion of an EKG examination may be required before the start date Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one manager, director, supervisor, or other formal nursing leader Flu vaccination required; medical exemptions may be considered Previous travel nursing experience is preferred but not required Strong communication, organization, assessment, and patient-education skills Postpartum and Newborn Nursing Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to postpartum patients following vaginal and cesarean deliveries Deliver family-centered couplet care for mothers and newborns Perform maternal and newborn assessments, including monitoring vital signs, fundus, lochia, perineum, incision sites, and pain Recognize and respond to postpartum complications such as hemorrhage, preeclampsia, wound infection, and pregnancy-induced hypertension Administer medications and therapies, including IV antibiotics, magnesium sulfate, insulin, heparin, Pitocin, and pain-management medications as ordered Care for newborns requiring glucose monitoring, phototherapy, thermoregulation, metabolic screening, and neonatal abstinence monitoring Provide breastfeeding support, breast-pump instruction, newborn-care education, and discharge teaching to parents Perform cord care, identification procedures, circumcision-care education, and newborn safety teaching Interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias and promptly communicate changes in patient condition Initiate and maintain IV access while collaborating with IV teams and other interdisciplinary resources Float to comparable units as needed while maintaining safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care Apply now for this Mother-Baby Registered Nurse travel contract and join a leading healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID 525074. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Mother/Baby About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. 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