Registered Nurse Postpartum Travel

Join Ascension as a Travel Registered Nurse - Postpartum, providing compassionate care to mothers and newborns in a leading non-profit health system. In this role, you'll perform comprehensive postpartum and newborn assessments, administer medications, support breastfeeding and parent education, and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team. You'll work within a diverse, inclusive, and learning-focused culture that values innovation and professional growth. Enjoy opportunities for travel assignments, skills development, and contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct postpartum nursing care to mothers and newborns, including assessments, vital signs monitoring, and lactation support
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols
• Educate patients and families on postpartum recovery, newborn care, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with obstetricians, pediatricians, lactation consultants, and interdisciplinary care teams to coordinate care plans
• Continuously monitor patient conditions, respond to changes, and escalate concerns promptly
• Document all patient care, assessments, and interventions accurately in the electronic medical record
• Promote a safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care environment aligned with Ascension's mission
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and follow infection prevention and safety standards

Required Skills

• Postpartum nursing care
• Newborn assessment and care
• Fetal and maternal monitoring interpretation
• Medication administration
• Lactation support and breastfeeding education
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation
• Patient and family education
• Infection prevention and control
• Emergency response and triage in OB/postpartum setting
• Care coordination with multidisciplinary teams