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Postpartum Rn Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

ARMS Staffing

RN - L&D

Oregon City, OR · On-site

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift Location: Milwaukie, OR Assignment Duration ... Educate patients and their families on care plans and postpartum recovery. Required Experience ...

Cynet Health

RN - L&D

Newberg, OR · On-site

Registered Nurse Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Labor and Delivery ... The unit provides labor, delivery, postpartum, and well newborn care. Care for perinatal and ...

TLC

Registered Nurse (RN) - L&D

Newberg, OR · On-site

Labor & Delivery RN Minimum 1 year labor & delivery experience Required certifications: NRP, BLS ... laboring and postpartum patients Manage vaginal deliveries and VBAC cases Conduct newborn ...

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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 Portland, OR is $70.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.80 and $77.26 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 Portland, OR as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 28% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,069 per year, or $70.2 per hour.
Inpatient Labor & Delivery and Postpartum RN in Hillsboro, OR

Inpatient Labor & Delivery and Postpartum RN in Hillsboro, OR

Vivian Health

Hillsboro, OR • On-site

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Job description

RN, Inpatient, OFN
Job Summary:

Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluation nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses care activities with other health care disciplines.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Assessment: standard of performance: Performs accurate multi-system assessments, including; biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
  • Planning: standard of performance: Develops an individual nursing plan of care. Nursing plan of care is sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents on care plan or teaching plan. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patients condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Established priories for patient care. Classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
  • Implementation: standard of performance: Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out the physicians plan of care. Accurately documents in the emr. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs. Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
  • Evaluation: standard of performance: Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patients response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
  • Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
  • Minimum one (1) year of labor and delivery or post partum RN experience or successful completion of KP MCWH fellowship in the postpartum and labor and delivery roles.
Education
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Basic Life Support required at hire
  • Registered Nurse License (Oregon)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Additional Requirements:
  • Computer keyboarding skills.
  • Must cross-train to both Perinatal areas (labor and delivery and post partum) with all requirements for that area if do not already have experience in that area
  • Demonstrated knowledge of high risk medication administration (Magnesium/Oxytocin/Insulin).
  • Demonstrated knowledge to support maternal-newborn teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous health care experience.
  • Bachelors degree in nursing or related field.

  • Minimum three (3) years of labor and delivery experience.
  • Minimum three (3) years of postpartum experience.
  • Minimum one (1) year of medical/surgical nursing experience.

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