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Overnight Postpartum Rn Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Travel 🏥 Travel RN - Postpartum Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts | 3×12 Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week Contract Length: 13 weeks Local Candidates: Accepted ...

Travel 📍 Cambridge, MA | 🗓️ 13 Weeks | ⏱️ 36 hrs/week | 🔄 Rotating Shifts Seeking an experienced Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care for postpartum patients ...

Postpartum Registered Nurse Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Frisco is searching to hire a full time Postpartum Registered Nurse. The RN has the responsibility to plan, direct, coordinate, and ...

PRN Postpartum Registered Nurse Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Frisco is searching to hire a PRN Postpartum Registered Nurse. The RN has the responsibility to plan, direct, coordinate, and ...

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How much do overnight postpartum rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight postpartum rn in the United States is $66.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.72 and $72.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight postpartum RN?

Overnight Postpartum Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses who care for mothers and newborns during the night hours following childbirth. Their responsibilities include monitoring the health and recovery of both mother and baby, providing education on newborn care, assisting with breastfeeding, administering medications, and responding to any complications that may arise. These nurses play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and supportive environment for families during the important postpartum period.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an overnight postpartum RN?

To thrive as an Overnight Postpartum RN, you need a solid background in maternal-newborn nursing, postpartum assessment, and neonatal care, usually supported by an active RN license and experience in maternity or obstetric units. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), fetal monitoring systems, and newborn screening protocols is typically required. Compassion, strong observation skills, and effective communication help build trust with new mothers and collaborate with night-shift teams. These competencies are vital for ensuring the safety, comfort, and recovery of mothers and infants during vulnerable overnight hours.

What are common challenges faced by an overnight postpartum RN, and how can they be managed?

Overnight Postpartum RNs often face challenges such as managing patient fatigue, balancing multiple patient needs, and supporting families during nighttime hours when resources may be more limited. Effective time management and strong communication skills are crucial for prioritizing care, addressing newborn feeding issues, and responding to postpartum complications. Building rapport with both patients and colleagues during handoffs ensures continuity of care and fosters a supportive work environment, which is essential for delivering high-quality, compassionate care overnight.

What is the difference between Overnight Postpartum Rn vs Labor and Delivery Nurse?

AspectOvernight Postpartum RnLabor and Delivery Nurse
CertificationsRN license, postpartum care trainingRN license, labor and delivery certification
Work EnvironmentPostpartum units, overnight shifts, caring for new mothers and infantsLabor wards, active delivery rooms, variable shifts
Job FocusPostpartum recovery, newborn care, patient educationLabor support, delivery assistance, immediate postpartum care

Both roles require RN licensure and involve caring for mothers and infants, but the Overnight Postpartum RN primarily provides postpartum and newborn care during overnight shifts, while the Labor and Delivery Nurse focuses on assisting during active labor and delivery. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job opportunity.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Postpartum Rn job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $137,735 per year, or $66.2 per hour.

Travel Postpartum RN

Care Career

Cambridge, MA • On-site

$8/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision

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Job description

Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN Post Partum for a travel nursing job in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Post Partum
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, rotating
  • Employment Type: Travel
🏥 Travel RN – Postpartum


Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts | 3×12
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Local Candidates: Accepted within 50 miles at $8 less than the posted travel rate

💰 Schedule & Call
  • 12-hour rotating shifts
⭐ Experience Requirements
  • Minimum 1 year of recent Postpartum experience – REQUIRED
  • Acute-care experience – REQUIRED
  • Travel experience preferred
  • First-time travelers accepted
  • Strong postpartum/OB experience
📜 Required Certifications & Licensure
  • AHA BLS – REQUIRED at submission
  • NRP – REQUIRED at submission
  • Massachusetts RN License – ACTIVE or CONDITIONAL, current or past
  • NURSYS Verification Report pulled within the last 7 days
  • Lactation Certification – Preferred

📋 Submission Requirements
  • Updated resume showing 1+ year Postpartum experience
  • 2 recent Charge RN / Manager / Supervisor references matching specialty
  • Specialty-specific Skills Checklist
  • Driver's license with address matching demographics
  • Current AHA BLS & NRP
  • NURSYS verification report
  • RTO must be submitted upfront; it is not guaranteed after confirmation
  • EMR experience information
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💡 Why This Is Attractive

This is a good opportunity for a Postpartum RN looking for a 3×12 rotating schedule, with no required floating, no regular call, and first-time travelers considered. The unit provides exposure to both postpartum care and continuing-care newborns, including higher-acuity situations such as postpartum hemorrhage and magnesium therapy.

Quick Offer Process Referral Bonus Available Fast Submission & Interview Process

About Care Career

Care Career brings together a portfolio of leading healthcare staffing organizations, each delivering specialized talent solutions across the industry. Wherever you want to go, We Make It Happen.

With travel nursing jobs across the country, you can discover the possibilities that create the lifestyle and financial position that you have dreamed of.

Care Career is a modern, transparent staffing firm creating the ultimate community of US.


Benefits
  • Referral bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits