Description

American Traveler is hiring a Mother-Baby/Postpartum RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring couplet care competency and breastfeeding support experience.

Details

• Work on a 32-bed Mother-Baby unit within a Women's Center
• Couplet care model with ratios of 1:3 couplets, varying based on patient mix
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Uses Meditech and CPN EMR systems
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to Antepartum for postpartum overflow and L&D recovery as needed
• Typical procedures include newborn screenings, blood glucose monitoring, jaundice monitoring, perineal and incision care, and feeding support

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification, Advanced 9th Edition
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Mother-Baby/Postpartum nursing
• Couplet care competency required
• Breastfeeding support experience required
• Mother-Baby charge experience preferred
• Late-preterm or transitional newborn experience preferred
• No work history gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive postpartum and newborn care in collaboration with OB providers, pediatricians, and lactation consultants
• Unit culture is team-oriented, welcoming, and supportive of newer nurses
• Daily practices include hourly rounding, bedside shift report, and strong team collaboration
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates will not be considered
• First-time travelers may be considered