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How much do postpartum rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for postpartum rn in Providence, RI is $66.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.25 and $73.56 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.
Infographic showing various Postpartum Rn job openings in Providence, RI as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $139,143 per year, or $66.9 per hour.

Oncology Infusion Nurse Practitioner ( APRN)

Providence, RI • On-site

Care New England
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 27 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Respond to clinical queries, assess and monitor patients, and administer medications during treatment.

  • Ensure timely access to care, maintain continuity, and provide a seamless patient experience.

  • Provide education to patients throughout their treatment process.


Care New England Health System rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job Summary

Care New England is seeking a full time Oncology/Infusion Nurse Practitioner to join our renowned Breast Health Center at Women & Infants Hospitals. This provider will be an integral part of the department that is built on the premise of collaborative, team-oriented providers with intersecting skills and interests that include providing quality medical care.

At our Breast Health Center, we combine advanced technologies and a full array of treatment options including: mammography, breast MRI, surgery, genetic counseling and prevention, lymphedema, rehabilitation and survivorship programs. Our integrative therapy services offer nutritionists, navigators, therapy dogs and support groups to help ease a patient’s discomfort and better manage their journey body, mind and spirit.

  • Join an established multispecialty breast health group, specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology care; prior medical oncology experience preferred
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday days; no call
  • Core responsibilities of Infusion Center provider include responding to clinical queries, patient assessment and monitoring, medication dosing, monitoring for adverse reactions, and providing education throughout treatment.
  • Provider helps ensure timely access to care, continuity, and a seamless patient experience
  • EPIC systemwide
  • Competitive salary and a rich benefits package, including health, life, disability, occurrence malpractice coverage, and retirement

Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Please contact Stephanie Regine, Advanced Provider Recruiter at sregine@carene.org.

Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
  • Certified by ANCC or AANPCB.
  • Active Rhode Island APRN, RN, CSR, and DEA license or eligible.
  • 1+ years of clinical experience in oncology, women’s health, or surgical care preferred
  • Experience with chemotherapy administration and responding to toxicities related to treatment preferred
About Us

Women & Infants Hospital is the region’s premier hospital for women and newborns and a Designated Baby-Friendly® USA hospital. It is the nation’s ninth largest stand-alone obstetrical service and operates one of the nation’s largest single-family room neonatal intensive care units, with close to 9,000 births a year and 7,000 surgeries. It is also the leading hospital in the region for women seeking treatment for infertility, incontinence, gynecologic and breast cancers, high-risk and normal obstetrics, postpartum depression, gastrointestinal disorders, and other medical conditions.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

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