Registered Nurse - Mother Baby Day Shift - Travel RN

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Mother Baby (Day Shift)

Location: Healthcare Facilities Across NJ, NY & Upstate NY
Shift: Day Shift

Job Summary:

The Mother Baby Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized postpartum care for mothers and newborns. The RN ensures a smooth recovery for new mothers, supports breastfeeding, monitors infant well-being, and educates families on newborn care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide postpartum care, monitoring the mother’s recovery after childbirth.
• Perform newborn assessments, including vital signs and early developmental screenings.
• Assist with breastfeeding and lactation support.
• Educate parents on newborn care, feeding, and postpartum recovery.
• Administer prescribed medications and pain management treatments.
• Recognize and respond to postpartum complications, such as hemorrhage or infections.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR).
• Ensure compliance with hospital infection control and patient safety protocols.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a Mother Baby, Postpartum, or Labor & Delivery unit in an acute care hospital.
• Strong knowledge of maternal and newborn health, including lactation support.

Education & Licensure:

• Required Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN).
• Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AHA
• New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license

Work Schedule:

• Hours: 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts)
• Duration: 13 Weeks
• Shift Availability: Day Shift
• Requirements: Every other weekend, holiday shifts required, no on-call

Languages:

• English (Speak, Read, Write)