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Capstone Health

RN

Albany, OR · On-site

$2.3K - $2.8K/wk

L&D Recovery Postpartum Position Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Pay: $2370 - $2856 | Shift: 3x12 Nights Are you a dedicated L&D Recovery Postpartum nurse looking for your next rewarding ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for postpartum nurse 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 are the typical responsibilities of a postpartum nurse during a shift?

As a Postpartum Nurse, your shift typically involves monitoring mothers’ physical recovery, assessing newborn health, providing breastfeeding support, administering medications, and educating families about postpartum care. You will perform routine assessments, manage any complications, and work closely with obstetricians and lactation consultants to ensure comprehensive care. Postpartum Nurses also play a key role in supporting parents emotionally as they adjust to life with a newborn. This role requires balancing clinical tasks with patient education and support to promote the well-being of both mother and baby.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a postpartum nurse, and why are they important?

To excel as a Postpartum Nurse, you need strong clinical assessment skills, knowledge of maternal and newborn care, an active RN license, and often additional certification in obstetrics or maternal-newborn nursing. Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR), patient monitoring equipment, and standardized postpartum care protocols is typically required. Compassion, effective communication, and the ability to provide emotional support are essential soft skills in this role. These qualifications ensure postpartum nurses can deliver safe, empathetic, and comprehensive care to mothers and infants during a critical recovery period.

How much does a postpartum nurse get paid?

A postpartum nurse's average salary varies by location and experience but typically ranges from $60,000 to $85,000 annually. Salaries can increase with certifications, specialized skills, and years of experience, and may include shift differentials for night or weekend shifts.

What does a postpartum nurse do?

A postpartum nurse provides care to mothers and newborns after childbirth, monitoring recovery, assisting with breastfeeding, and educating new parents on infant care and health. They work in hospitals or birthing centers, often performing assessments, managing pain, and ensuring both mother and baby are healthy before discharge.
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Infographic showing various Postpartum Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 53% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,735 per year, or $66.2 per hour.

RN - Mother Baby / Postpartum - RNMBPM 26-10567

Compu-Vision - Healthcare

Princeton, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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RN – Mother Baby / Postpartum

Location: Neptune, NJ 07754
Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM | 3 × 12-hour shifts
Weekend: Every other weekend required
Holiday Requirement: 3 out of 6 holidays required
Call: None
Floating: None

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Mother Baby/Postpartum to provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of Mother Baby/Postpartum experience, with strong knowledge of newborn care and postpartum nursing.

The RN will work collaboratively with physicians and the healthcare team to assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, provide therapeutic nursing interventions, advocate for patients and families, and evaluate patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and monitor postpartum patients and newborns.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to Mother Baby/Postpartum patients.
  • Monitor maternal and newborn conditions and identify changes requiring intervention.
  • Provide newborn care and support maternal recovery following delivery.
  • Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing standards.
  • Perform therapeutic nursing interventions and evaluate patient responses.
  • Educate mothers and families regarding postpartum recovery, newborn care, breastfeeding, and discharge needs.
  • Collaborate with physicians, lactation professionals, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Advocate for patients and their families.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  • Coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
  • Follow evidence-based nursing practices, hospital policies, and applicable safety standards.
  • Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
  • Provide compassionate, professional, and patient-centered care.
Required Clinical Experience
  • 3+ years of Mother Baby / Postpartum nursing experience required.
  • Postpartum/Mother Baby experience strongly preferred over Labor & Delivery experience.
  • Experience with:
    • Mother Baby/Postpartum
    • Labor & Delivery
    • Antepartum care
    • Newborn care
    • OR experience

Preferred Experience: 5 years

Required Certifications
  • BLS – AHA required
  • NRP required
  • ACLS required
  • AWHONN Advanced or C-EFM required

Additional certification requirements may vary by facility.

License & Education
  • Active New Jersey RN license OR Multi-State Compact RN license required.
  • BSN preferred.
  • All required licenses and certifications must remain active and current throughout the assignment.
Additional Assignment Details
  • No on-call requirement
  • No floating requirement
  • Every other weekend required
  • 3 of 6 holidays required
  • Navy blue scrubs preferred/provided when applicable
  • 3 × 12-hour shifts
  • Day shift: 7:00 AM–7:30 PM