Travel Nurse RN - Post Partum - $2,142 per week

Travel Nurse RN - Post Partum - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare | Mechanicsville, MD, US

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Description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Post Partum for a travel nursing job in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Post Partum Discipline:

RN Start Date:

05/26/2026 Duration:

13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift:

12 hours Employment Type:

Travel Travel Postpartum RN (Registered Nurse) – Mechanicsville, VA (13-week) | Couplet Care / Postpartum

Travel Postpartum RN – Mechanicsville, VA (13-week): Provide family-centered postpartum & newborn care in the Richmond area. Join a supportive Women’s Life team delivering high-acuity mother-baby care.

Job Details – Travel Nursing / Travel RN Job

Location:

Mechanicsville, VA (23116) – Richmond, VA area

Assignment Type:

Travel Nursing / Travel RN

Setting:

Couplet Care / Postpartum Unit (Mother-Baby)

Start Date:

May 26, 2026

End Date:

August 22, 2026

Duration:

13 weeks

Shift:

12-hour nights (every other weekend and major holiday required; no call)

Estimated Weekly Pay:

$1,910 – $2,010

Hours per Week:

36

Floating:

May float within Women’s Life Department (NICU float limited to feeder/grower assignments)

Interview Process:

Interview to Offer (ITO)

Job Requirements – Postpartum Nurse / RN Qualifications

Active RN license in Virginia or a compact state (required)

BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications (required; must obtain prior to direct patient care if not current)

Minimum 1 year of RN experience, postpartum, mother-baby, or related women's health experience preferred

Experience attending deliveries preferred (no circulating)

EPIC EHR experience strongly preferred (experience with electronic charting and documentation)

Travel nursing experience preferred (travel RN / travel nursing jobs)

Antepartum training preferred

Must reside outside a 50-mile radius (no local candidates)

ACLS certification preferred

Key Responsibilities – Postpartum Care & Newborn Care

Provide high-quality, family-centered postpartum and newborn care in a high-acuity mother-baby/couplet care setting

Perform comprehensive maternal and newborn assessments, including postpartum assessments, newborn care, and Toco/US fetal monitoring

Manage patients with substance use disorder or chronic pregnancy-related conditions with compassion and clinical expertise

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (OB, lactation, NICU, social work) to coordinate patient care, education, and discharge planning

Administer medications and interventions safely and efficiently following hospital protocols

Support breastfeeding and provide evidence-based education to new mothers and families (lactation support)

Float to other units within the Women’s Life Department as needed; NICU float duties limited to feeder/grower assignments

Utilize EPIC EHR for accurate documentation, handoffs, and care coordination

Act as a patient safety advocate and participate in ongoing quality improvement initiatives

Demonstrate professionalism, cultural competence, and resilience in a fast-paced clinical environment

Why join us?

This travel RN job places you in a collaborative Women’s Life Department near Richmond, VA where your postpartum and newborn care skills make a meaningful impact. Enjoy competitive weekly pay, a defined 13-week assignment, and the chance to broaden your clinical experience in couplet care and mother-baby nursing.

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to be considered for this Travel Postpartum RN opportunity in Mechanicsville, VA (23116). Join our healthcare team today and support mothers and newborns with expert, compassionate care. 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 Job ID #481426. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Postpartum About GHR Healthcare

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. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.