Mother/Baby | Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Mother/Baby / Postpartum / Couplet Care | Night Shift | Albuquerque, NM

Earn top travel nursing pay in vibrant Albuquerque, New Mexico as a Mother/Baby and Couplet Care Registered Nurse. Join a collaborative postpartum team and provide compassionate care, patient education, and newborn support in a fast-paced family-centered environment.

This 13-week travel RN assignment offers an estimated weekly pay of $1,580-$1,660, with 12-hour night shifts and a 36-hour workweek. A 48-hour option is available for nurses seeking additional hours. If you are an experienced postpartum nurse who thrives in a patient-focused setting, this Mother/Baby RN job could be an excellent fit.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - Mother/Baby / Postpartum / Couplet Care
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36 hours, with a 48-hour option
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,580-$1,660
• Clinical Setting: Mother/Baby / Postpartum / Couplet Care
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Float: Required within the service area as needed
• Charting System: Epic preferred
• Average Daily Census: Approximately 20 patients
• Unit Size: 22 beds

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required; 2 years of Mother/Baby or Postpartum RN experience preferred
• Active RN license eligible for New Mexico or compact licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• Experience with couplet care, postpartum assessments, and newborn care preferred
• Comfortable providing care in a family-centered postpartum and newborn care environment
• Strong communication, organization, and patient education skills
• Ability to work weekends and float to like units within scope

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to postpartum patients and newborns in a Mother/Baby unit
• Perform maternal assessments, newborn assessments, and routine postpartum care
• Educate parents on feeding, newborn care, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations
• Monitor for postpartum complications and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Support family-centered care and promote safe, positive birth recovery experiences
• Assist with breastfeeding support, thermoregulation, cord care, and newborn safety education
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support high-quality patient outcomes
• Float to related service areas as needed based on unit and facility needs

Apply now to join a rewarding Albuquerque healthcare opportunity for experienced postpartum and Mother/Baby nurses.

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.