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Centstone

Registered Nurse Med Surg

Atlantic, IA · On-site

$2.3K - $2.5K/wk

Provide nursing care for labor and delivery, postpartum, and recovery patients. * Float to the Med Surg unit as needed based on patient census. * Assess patient needs and deliver safe, high-quality ...

Centstone HC

Registered Nurse Med Surg

Atlantic, IA · On-site

$2.3K - $2.5K/wk

Provide nursing care for labor and delivery, postpartum, and recovery patients. * Float to the Med Surg unit as needed based on patient census. * Assess patient needs and deliver safe, high-quality ...

IU Health Methodist University

RN - L&D

Charles City, IA · On-site

$2.6K/wk

Postpartum Care: * Monitor the health and recovery of both the mother and the newborn in the immediate postpartum period, including assessing vital signs, bleeding, and uterine tone. * Assist with ...

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How much do postpartum jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for postpartum in Iowa is $62.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.64 and $68.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the postpartum position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Postpartum Nurse, you need clinical expertise in maternal and newborn care, an active RN license, and experience with perinatal health. Familiarity with monitoring equipment, electronic health records (EHRs), and neonatal screening protocols is commonly required. Strong interpersonal skills, compassionate communication, and the ability to respond calmly under pressure will help you best support new mothers and their families. These qualifications are crucial to ensure safe, high-quality recovery and effective guidance during the postpartum period.

What is a postpartum?

A postpartum job typically involves providing care and support to mothers and newborns after childbirth. This can include assisting with recovery, breastfeeding support, infant care, and emotional well-being. Professionals in this field may include postpartum nurses, doulas, or caregivers who help ease the transition into parenthood. They offer guidance on newborn care, help manage postpartum symptoms, and provide emotional reassurance. The goal is to ensure both the mother and baby are healthy and supported during the postpartum period.

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Infographic showing various Postpartum job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $129,370 per year, or $62.2 per hour.

Staff Nurse - Postpartum, Newborn, Gynecology Unit (3JPP) 50-100% Night Shift

The University Of Iowa

Iowa City, IA • On-site

$60K/yr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

University Of Iowa rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

458th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. 


Postpartum/Gynecology (3 JPP):
3 John Pappajohn Pavilion (3 JPP) is a 24-bed inpatient unit dedicated for women's services. Gynecological services include: Post-surgery care of total abdominal hysterectomies, robotic hysterectomies, myomectomies, fallopian tube reanastomosis, exploratory laparotomy of pelvic masses, and repair of uterine and vaginal wall prolapses. Postpartum/newborn services include: couplet care, electronic infant security, lactation specialists, and support from Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa.

Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:

  • Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness
  • Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations
  • Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings
  • Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes
  • Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses
  • Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response
  • Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan
  • Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care
  • Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions

Percent of Time: 50-100% 

Schedule:   Nights, every 3rd weekend, every other holiday.

Location: UIHC Main Campus

Salary: $60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials.  Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.* 

Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differentials up to $5,000 per year

Benefits Highlights:

  • Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Education Required

  • An Associate's Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required

Experience Required:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
  • General computer skills are required
  • Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
  • If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
  • Knowledge of university policies and procedures 
  • Recent (within the last 3 years) RN experience in Mother/Baby, Pediatric,Gynecology, or Med-Surg experience, or completion of a clinical rotation within Mother/Baby, Pediatric, Gynecology, or Med-Surg 

Please attach a resume as part of the application process.  Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kiley Skay at Kiley-Skay@uiowa.edu
 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Staff Nurse
  • Appointment Type: SEIU
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
  • Pay Level: 52
  • Starting Salary Maximum: tiffanyrperkins
Contact Information
  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Kiley Skay
  • Contact Email: Kiley-skay@uiowa.edu

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