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Krucial Rapid Response

RN - Postpartum

Littleton, CO · On-site

$1.5K/wk

RN-Postpartum Weekly Pay: $1,583 Shift Details: Shift 12 X 3 Night 6p-6a Job Order Details: Start Date 07/20/2026 End Date 10/19/2026 Duration 13 Week(s) State: CO KRUCIAL RAPID RESPONSE IS PROUD TO ...

Bestica Healthcare

RN - Postpartum

Odessa, TX · On-site

Postpartum Rn Travel Position Travel profession RN specialty postpartum. Shift details: night shift, 3x12 shifts per week, 36 scheduled hours per week. Job order details: start date 01/21/2025, end ...

Bestica Healthcare

RN - Postpartum

Austin, TX · On-site

Postpartum Rn Travel Job Job Type: Travel Profession: RN Specialty: Postpartum Shift Details: Night Shift 3X12 Shifts Per Week: 3 Scheduled Hours: 36 Job Order Details: Start Date 09/30/2024 End Date ...

Krucial Rapid Response

RN - Postpartum

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$1.8K/wk

Postpartum Rn Travel Position Travel profession: RN Specialty: Postpartum Job ID: 18749564 Weekly Pay: $1,857 Shift Details: 12 X 3 Night 6p-6a Job Order Details: Start Date: 07/08/2026 End Date: 10 ...

Krucial Rapid Response

RN - Postpartum

Denver, CO · On-site

$1.5K/wk

Postpartum Rn Travel Job Travel profession RN specialty postpartum. Weekly pay $1,582. Shift details: 12 x 3 night, 6p-6a. Job order details: start date 08/24/2026, end date 11/23/2026, duration 13 ...

Cynet Health

RN - Postpartum

Columbus, OH · On-site

Postpartum Registered Nurse Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 hours (19:00 - 07 ...

Cynet Health

RN - Postpartum

Anaheim, CA · On-site

Postpartum Rn Travel Job Job Title: Administrative Coordinator IV Profession: Client Child Health (MCH) Specialty: Post Partum (PP) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 ...

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How much do postpartum rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 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 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.
Travel L&D, Postpartum & Newborn RN - $2,394 per week

Travel L&D, Postpartum & Newborn RN - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare

Boston, MA • On-site

$2.3K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Job description

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Labor and Delivery
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/03/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) – Boston, MA | OB Float Pool

Travel Postpartum RN (Registered Nurse) – 13-week OB Float Pool assignment in Boston, MA 02115. Active MA RN license and minimum 2 years OB/maternal-newborn experience required.

Join a dynamic OB Float Pool team in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts. As a Postpartum Nurse on a travel nursing assignment, you'll deliver exceptional maternal-newborn and postpartum care in a world-class medical environment. This Boston healthcare opportunity is ideal for postpartum RNs, perinatal nurses, and travel nurses seeking Massachusetts nursing jobs.

Job Details
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250 (estimated travel nurse pay)
  • Location: Boston, MA 02115 — Boston healthcare opportunity
  • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 16, 2026)
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Shift: 12-hour shifts, any shift (including every other weekend/every other holiday)
  • Employment Type: Travel nursing assignment (on-site)
  • Number of Openings: 2
Qualifications / Job Requirements
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts (MA)
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical OB experience (Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery) — maternal-newborn / perinatal nursing experience preferred
  • Experience in antenatal and postpartum environments preferred
  • Ability to float between antenatal, postpartum, and newborn units as needed (OB Float Pool)
  • Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and patient education skills
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide compassionate postpartum care to mothers and newborns as a postpartum RN and travel nurse
  • Assess, plan, and implement individualized nursing care for postpartum and newborn patients
  • Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Educate patients and families on postpartum recovery, newborn care, and discharge planning
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal maternal and newborn outcomes
  • Float to antenatal or postpartum units based on facility needs within the OB Float Pool

Apply now to join our Boston healthcare team — ideal for experienced postpartum RNs, perinatal nurses, and travel nurses seeking Massachusetts nursing jobs.

Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #474304. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Postpartum

About GHR Healthcare

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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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