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Fairview Health Services

RN Postpartum

Burnsville, MN · On-site

$44.68 - $75.66/hr

Job Overview Make a meaningful impact at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville as a Postpartum RN, where you'll care for mothers and newborns during their first moments together. Our team is ...

Travel Nurses, Inc.

Travel Postpartum RN

Denver, CO · On-site

TRAVEL - RN - Postpartum (660) - HCA HealthONE Rose - 7P - 7A About Travel Nurses, Inc. Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied ...

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How much do postpartum rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for 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 are some common challenges faced by Postpartum RNs during their shifts?

Postpartum RNs often navigate a fast-paced environment where they must balance the care of both mother and newborn, manage pain control, and monitor for complications like postpartum hemorrhage. Effective communication with families, education on newborn care and breastfeeding, and coordinating with physicians and lactation consultants are daily responsibilities. Adapting to varying patient needs and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring positive outcomes.

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

To thrive as a Postpartum RN, you need expertise in maternal-newborn care, postpartum assessment, and lactation support, backed by an active RN license and often certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), fetal monitoring equipment, and newborn screening procedures is typically required. Compassion, strong communication, and the ability to educate and reassure new families are outstanding soft skills in this role. These skills are vital for ensuring safe recovery, fostering positive patient experiences, and supporting healthy transitions for mothers and infants.

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

AspectPostpartum RnLabor and Delivery Nurse
CertificationsRN license, postpartum care trainingRN license, labor and delivery training
Work EnvironmentPostpartum units, hospitals, clinicsDelivery rooms, hospitals
Job FocusPost-birth recovery, newborn care, maternal supportLabor, delivery, active childbirth process
Common Search IntentPostpartum care, maternal recoveryLabor process, delivery assistance

Postpartum Rns primarily focus on caring for mothers after childbirth and supporting newborns, while Labor and Delivery Nurses assist during active labor and delivery. Both roles require RN licensure, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly, catering to different stages of the childbirth process.

What are Postpartum RNs?

Postpartum Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses who provide care to mothers and newborns immediately after childbirth. Their responsibilities include monitoring the physical and emotional well-being of both mother and baby, assisting with breastfeeding and newborn care, administering medications, and educating families about postpartum recovery and newborn health. Postpartum RNs work in hospitals, birthing centers, and sometimes in home care settings to ensure a safe and healthy transition for both mother and child.
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Infographic showing various Postpartum Rn job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 29% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,735 per year, or $66.2 per hour.
Registered Nurse | Postpartum | PRN

Registered Nurse | Postpartum | PRN

United Surgical Partners International Inc (USPI)

Frisco, TX

Per diem

Posted 29 days ago

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5.7

Company rating: 5.7 out of 10

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Job description

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 implement all nursing care services for postpartum and gynecological patients in a manner suitable to accepted standards of care.  She ensures the highest quality and safe delivery of patient care to maintain compliance with professional nursing, the Joint Commission, and all Federal and State standards of care.  The RN cares for all ages, from adolescents to geriatric.

Qualifications:

  • Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing.
  • At least 1 year experience as an RN in the hospital setting on an L/D, Antepartum, Postpartum or medical-surgical unit.
  • Graduate Nurses will be considered for an internship on a case-by-case basis.
  • RN licensure, current in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) is required before the completion of orientation.
  • Ability to make decisions based on nursing judgment.
  • Able to prioritize and organize workload to meet the needs of patients and the unit.
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs direct patient care within the scope of the RN practice act and according to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skill level necessary to assess patient’s psychosocial, educational, and physical needs, as well as the ability to address these needs in an age-appropriate manner.
  • Demonstrates ability to perform maternal/fetal monitoring, assessment, and interpretation.
  • Monitors lab values and reports abnormalities or critical values per policy.
  • Capable of assisting with monitoring patients requiring anesthesia, including epidurals, general, and locals.
  • Communicates patient status to oncoming nurses utilizing the SHARE format. A report should be given at the bedside for the patient to participate in their care.
  • Responds to patients presenting to the hospital with compassion, consideration, and respect.
  • Understands and follows the hospital policies regarding EMTALA, triage of the OB patient, and MSE.
  • Responds quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
  • Develops and prioritizes plan of care to attain measurable goals. Care plans should be updated daily.
  • Identifies educational needs, implements and evaluates learning, and documents patient/family education.
  • Manages acute and chronic pain in all patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to assist in alleviating suffering and improving healing.
  • Delivers medication based upon continual assessment, safety, and evaluation of patient response
  • Assists new mothers with breastfeeding per established policies and protocols
  • Follows all documentation policies utilizing the GE Centricity Perinatal System.
  • Utilizes Meditech system for documentation of care, the printing of lab reports, entering orders, discharging patients, and accessing drug monograms and information for EMR.
  • Utilizes appropriate referral resources as needed.
  • Maintains patient safety and security utilizing the HUGS system and infant abduction prevention policy and procedure.
  • Demonstrates ability to operate various equipment needed for the care of the patient.
  • Completes all mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education in a timely manner.
  • Utilizes the chain of command for patient concerns as well as personal concerns.

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