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GHR Healthcare

Travel Labor and Delivery RN

Olney, MD

$1.83K - $1.93K/wk

Every other weekend and holiday required; willingness to float to postpartum as needed * Benefits ... Active RN license: Maryland or compact state license accepted * Certifications required at time of ...

Skyline Med Staff, LLC

RN - L&D

Clinton, MD

$1.99K/wk

The RN in this specialty is skilled in managing both routine and high-risk pregnancies, monitoring ... Postpartum Care: * Monitor the health and recovery of both the mother and the newborn in the ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Postpartum RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Postpartum RN, you need a registered nursing license, clinical experience in maternal-newborn care, and strong assessment skills. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and postpartum monitoring equipment is typically required. Compassion, effective communication, and adaptability are essential soft skills for supporting new mothers and their families during off-peak hours. These abilities ensure safe, high-quality care and emotional support for patients during a critical recovery period.

What are the main challenges a Weekend Postpartum RN might face compared to weekday shifts?

Weekend Postpartum RNs often encounter unique challenges such as reduced staff levels and limited access to certain support services, which may require them to be more resourceful and autonomous. They typically care for new mothers and infants during transition periods, ensuring patient education, monitoring for complications, and coordinating care with fewer resources. Additionally, weekend shifts can involve managing a higher patient-to-nurse ratio and handling unexpected admissions or emergencies. These factors make strong communication skills and adaptability especially important for RNs working weekends.

What are Weekend Postpartum RNs?

Weekend Postpartum Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses who primarily work on weekends to care for mothers and newborns after childbirth. They monitor the recovery of postpartum women, assist with breastfeeding, provide education on newborn care, and watch for complications. These nurses play a critical role in supporting families during the immediate post-birth period, ensuring both mother and baby are healthy and well-informed before discharge.

What is the difference between Weekend Postpartum Rn vs Weekend Labor and Delivery Nurse?

AspectWeekend Postpartum RnWeekend Labor and Delivery Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN), postpartum certification often preferredRegistered Nurse (RN), labor and delivery certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentPostpartum units, mother-baby wardsLabor and delivery units, birthing rooms
Employer & IndustryHospitals, maternity centersHospitals, maternity centers
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Weekend Postpartum Rns primarily care for mothers and newborns after delivery, focusing on recovery and education. Weekend Labor and Delivery Nurses assist during active labor and delivery. While both roles require RN licensure, postpartum nurses focus on postpartum care, whereas labor and delivery nurses handle active labor. The roles are distinct but often overlap in maternity settings, making them common comparison points for job seekers.

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Registered Nurse, Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum (Nights)

Registered Nurse, Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum (Nights)

Decypher

Fort Belvoir, VA

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Join Decypher and make a direct impact on the health and readiness of America’s service members, veterans, and their families. Since 2008 Decypher has offered healthcare industry professionals careers where their expertise is valued, and their work makes a meaningful impact. Decypher partners with the Defense Health Agency to deliver professional services, technology, and management solutions. Our mission is to provide and support quality care for our veterans, servicemembers and their families, across the United States

Job Summary: The Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum (LDRP) Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for women and newborns in labor, delivery, and postpartum settings, including monitoring, interventions, and education. This role requires flexibility to work across multiple military medical facilities while delivering high-quality clinical support while adhering to hospital policies and maintaining accurate medical records.

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Associates, or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university. (ACEN or CCNE)
  • Work Experience: One year Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum or Labor & Delivery experience, with no more than 12 months since last work assignment.
  • License: Current unrestricted RN license in one of the 50 US States and/or territories.
  • Certifications:
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider-Advanced (NRP), preferred

US Citizenship required

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform monitoring of triage patients, including continuous fetal monitoring, spontaneous rupture of membrane check, labor check, prolonged monitoring, rule out pre-term labor, decreased fetal movement, and pre-eclampsia.
  • Perform monitoring of patients, including continuous fetal monitoring, vital signs, labor checks, and cervical examinations.
  • Provide intravenous management (fluids, Pitocin, MgSO4, antibiotics, blood products) and provide pain management. Monitor patient status on continuous laboring epidurals, intravenous narcotics, and provide emotional support.
  • Assist provider with inductions (cervical ripening, artificial rupture of membranes, Pitocin).
  • Assist provider with vaginal delivery procedures (pushing, delivery, recovery). Assist provider with operative vaginal delivery procedures (vacuum, forceps).
  • Perform pre-op for Cesarean-sections (C-section) (shave-prep, Foley catheter intravenous bolus, and emotional support).
  • Perform procedures for transition of normal newborn (bath, shots, assessment, and breastfeeding assistance).
  • Provide stabilization for transport of high-risk patients (MgSO4, dexamethasone, antibiotics, and emotional support).
  • Provide patient and family teaching.
  • Support C-section deliveries as circulating nurse in the operating room and provide breastfeeding support and education.
  • Shall be responsible for and provide family and patient centered nursing care to infant and women of childbearing age.
  • Shall maintain accurate and current notes in the electronic medical records of all patients
  • cared for, as required.

Work Environment & Schedule: Night shift: 6:45pm to 7:15am. Coverage can occur seven (7) days a week (Sunday through Saturday), 365 days a year, including Federal Holidays at Fort Belvoir.

Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V)