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Responsibilities Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee ...

Responsibilities Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee ...

Responsibilities Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee ...

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How much do per diem postpartum jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem postpartum in the United States is $42.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.84 and $55.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Per Diem Postpartum Nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Per Diem Postpartum Nurse, you need a solid background in maternal and newborn care, current RN licensure, and experience in postpartum or obstetric nursing. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), fetal monitoring systems, and basic life support (BLS) certification are commonly required. Exceptional communication, compassion, and adaptability are vital soft skills for supporting new mothers and families in a fast-changing hospital environment. These skills ensure safe, effective care and positive patient outcomes during the critical postpartum period.

What is the difference between Per Diem Postpartum vs Per Diem Labor and Delivery Nurse?

AspectPer Diem PostpartumPer Diem Labor and Delivery Nurse
CertificationsRN license, postpartum care trainingRN license, labor and delivery certification
Work EnvironmentPostpartum units, mother-baby wardsLabor rooms, delivery suites
Employer & IndustryHospitals, birthing centersHospitals, maternity wards

Per Diem Postpartum nurses focus on caring for mothers after childbirth, while Per Diem Labor and Delivery nurses assist during active labor and delivery. Both roles require RN licensure, but L&D nurses need specialized certifications. The main difference lies in the work environment and patient care focus, with postpartum nurses providing recovery care and L&D nurses managing active labor.

What are Per Diem Postpartum nurses?

Per Diem Postpartum nurses are registered nurses who provide care to mothers and newborns after childbirth on an as-needed or flexible basis, rather than a fixed schedule. They typically assist with recovery after delivery, help with breastfeeding, monitor the health of both mother and baby, and provide education about newborn care. Per diem positions offer flexibility for the nurse and help hospitals meet staffing needs during busy periods or staff absences.

How does a per diem postpartum nurse integrate with the hospital's maternity team and manage shift variability?

As a per diem postpartum nurse, you’ll frequently join different teams depending on staffing needs, requiring flexibility and strong communication skills to quickly adapt to various routines and workflows. You’ll collaborate closely with lactation consultants, obstetricians, pediatricians, and other nurses to ensure seamless patient care. Shift variability is common, so being comfortable with changing hours and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently is essential. This structure provides opportunities to gain experience in diverse settings and build a broad professional network within the maternity unit.
What cities are hiring for Per Diem Postpartum jobs? Cities with the most Per Diem Postpartum job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Postpartum jobs? The most popular types of Postpartum jobs are:
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Infographic showing various Per Diem Postpartum job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Locum Tenens, 23% As Needed, 36% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,301 per year, or $42.9 per hour.
RN - PER DIEM, Postpartum

RN - PER DIEM, Postpartum

UHS

Reno, NV • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Job description

Responsibilities

Sierra Medical Center is part of Northern Nevada Health System, a regional multi-facility system that has excelled at offering quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. Sierra Medical Center is a 170-bed acute care hospital offering services including 24/7 ER care, cardiology, oncology, labor and delivery, level II NICU, surgical and orthopedic services, and much more. Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com

What we at Sierra Medical Center value:
Compassion: We treat everyone with kindness and warmth because we genuinely care about every patient, employee and physician like they are family.
Empathy: We put ourselves in our patient’s shoes and deliver clinical care with a personalized touch.
Teamwork: We foster a caring and friendly work environment to bring the best possible outcomes in our patient’s lives.
Quality: We strive to provide excellence in clinical care.
Ethics: We conduct our business with the highest ethical and moral standards.
Respect: We promise to honor the dignity, individuality and rights of everyone.
Service Excellence: We provide personalized and professional service that exceeds the expectations of those we serve.
Innovation: We continually invest in technology and process improvements to develop new and better ways of delivering clinical care

Learn more at northernnevadahealth.com

Job summary: Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care assessment.
  • Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill. Integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
  • Coordinates the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients. Develops goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs.
  • Consistently completes hourly rounds with purpose to strengthen nurse communication, improve safety, and anticipate patient needs (i.e. pain, re-positioning, toileting). Rounds with purpose including pro-actively evaluating the environment to ensure it is patient friendly and patient safe.

Benefits for full and part time employees:

  •  Challenging and rewarding work environment
  •  Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off 
  •  Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  •  401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  •  Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
  •  Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! 
  •  More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Michelle Lopez-Reyes, Recruiter @ michelle.lopezreyes@uhsinc.com.

About Universal Health Services:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com  


Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate. NRP within 6 mo. of hire
• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
• STABLE (or obtained within six months of employment).
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS

and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate. NRP within 6 mo. of hire
• Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
• STABLE (or obtained within six months of employment).
• Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS

and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Universal Health Services (UHS) is a major player in the healthcare industry, based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Founded in 1978, UHS offers hospital and healthcare services. Their diverse services range from acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. The company's mission of enhancing the health and well-being of their patients is reflected in their commitment to 'Helping Individuals Live Longer, Healthier and Happier Lives'. Universal Health Services' consistent growth and success in their industry have been recognized on numerous occasions, including being ranked amongst the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

King of Prussia, PA, US