Travel Postpartum RN

Company: Fusion Medical Staffing

Location: Facility in Baltimore, Maryland

Job Details

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Postpartum RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Baltimore, Maryland. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Required Qualifications:

• One year’s recent experience as a postpartum RN
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification
• NRP certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS certification
• Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position

Summary:

The Postpartum Registered Nurse provides specialized, family-centered care to mothers and newborns in the postpartum unit. This role involves assessing maternal and newborn health, implementing care plans, and supports breastfeeding and educating families on postpartum and newborn care. The Postpartum RN collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes and demonstrates advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and a commitment to patient safety and professional ethics.

Essential Work Functions:

• Explain postpartum and newborn care procedures to mothers and families to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments to mothers and newborns safely and accurately, following established protocols
• Assess and monitor the health of postpartum mothers and newborns, identifying changes, addressing complications, and recording significant conditions and reactions
• Assist with and educate on breastfeeding, addressing challenges to ensure successful feeding practices
• Perform newborn assessments, including vital signs, weight checks, and required screening tests
• Respond to life-saving situations using evidence-based protocols and best practices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Educate new parents on infant care, maternal recovery, and postpartum health, including safe sleep practices and early signs of complications
• Prepare equipment and aid physicians during examinations and any necessary postpartum or neonatal procedures
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of mothers and newborns, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for bonding
• Document all relevant history and physical assessments for assigned patients accurately in medical records
• Perform other duties as assignment within the scope of the practice

Required Essential Skills:

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
• Physical Abilities - Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), push, pull, and bend
• Interpersonal Skills - Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
• Technical/Motor Skills - Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment
• Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally, as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
• Sensory - Must possess visual acuity and ability to effectively communicate

Benefits Include:

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
• Life and Short-term disability offered
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Why Choose Fusion?

At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.

Other Duties Disclaimer:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Start your rewarding career as a Travel Postpartum RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!

*Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer #pb9