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GHR Healthcare

Travel Postpartum RN

Boston, MA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

Travel Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Boston, MA 02114 Postpartum RN travel jobs in Boston, Massachusetts 02114: join a respected acute care team and provide compassionate ...

BIDMC - 330 Brookline Avenue

RN - Postpartum

Boston, MA · On-site

Postpartum RN Opportunity Traveling RN needed for a postpartum position in Boston, MA. Night shifts for 12 hours, three nights per week. Duration is 13 weeks starting on August 10, 2026, and ending ...

Mission Hospital

RN - Postpartum

Asheville, NC · On-site

$1.7K/wk

Details Client Name Mission Hospital Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Postpartum Job ID 38071181 Job Title RN - Postpartum Weekly Pay $1713.61 Shift Details Shift 3 x 12 Days ...

Hilo Medical Center

RN - Postpartum

Hilo, HI · On-site

$1.6K - $1.7K/wk

Postpartum RN Travel Job Job Type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Postpartum Weekly Pay: $1647 - $1747 Shift Details: 3 x 12 Rotating Scheduled Hours: 36 Start Date: 03/23/2026 End Date: 06/22/2026 ...

Medical City Plano

RN - Postpartum

Plano, TX · On-site

$1.3K - $1.4K/wk

Postpartum Rn Travel Job Job type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Postpartum Weekly pay: $1305 - $1405 Shift details: 3 x 12 nights Scheduled hours: 36 Start date: 08/17/2026 End date: 11/16/2026 ...

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

RN - Postpartum

$1.8K - $1.9K/wk

Postpartum Rn Travel Job Job type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Postpartum Weekly pay: $1837 - $1937 Shift details: 3 x 12 nights Scheduled hours: 36 Job order details: Start date 08/24/2026, end ...

Rose Medical Center

RN - Postpartum

Denver, CO · On-site

$2.4K - $2.5K/wk

Postpartum Rn Travel Job Job Type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Postpartum Weekly Pay: $2431 - $2531 Shift Details: Shift 4 x 12 Nights Scheduled Hours 48 Job Order Details: Start Date 08/24/2026 ...

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

RN - Postpartum

$2.3K - $2.4K/wk

Postpartum Rn Travel Job Job type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Postpartum Weekly pay: $2359 - $2459 Shift details: Night shift - 8s or 12s Scheduled hours: 36 Job order details: Start date 08/19 ...

Northside Hospital Forsyth

RN - Postpartum

Cumming, GA · On-site

$1.3K - $1.4K/wk

Postpartum Rn Travel Job Job Type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Postpartum Weekly Pay: $1319 - $1419 Shift Details: 3 x 12 Days Scheduled Hours: 36 Job Order Details: Start Date 09/14/2026 End ...

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How much do postpartum rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 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 is a postpartum RN?

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.

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 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 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.

How do I become a postpartum registered nurse?

To become a postpartum registered nurse, you must first earn a nursing degree such as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), then pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to obtain licensure. Gaining experience in maternal-child health or obstetrics and obtaining certifications like Basic Life Support (BLS) can enhance job prospects in postpartum nursing.

How much does a postpartum registered nurse get paid?

A postpartum registered nurse typically earns between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and healthcare facility. Salaries may also vary based on certifications, shift differentials, and workload.
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Infographic showing various Postpartum Rn job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $137,735 per year, or $66.2 per hour.

Postpartum Nurse (Postpartum RN)

Littleton, CO • On-site

AMN Healthcare
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees
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Job description

Postpartum Rn's

Postpartum rn's work in the unit of a hospital is the area where babies and new moms recover after birth. Although the length of stay can vary depending on the type of delivery and complications, most women with uncomplicated deliveries go home within a few days.

Education/requirements:

  • Bachelor of science in nursing (bsn): 4-year education
  • associates degree in nursing (adn): 2-year education
  • you must earn an adn or bsn degree and pass the nclex to apply for a license as a rn.
  • rn's can only work with an active state license.

*per diem shifts available recent experience required.

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