Nurse Manager - Mother/Baby
Concord, MA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager for a Mother/Baby unit, requiring a minimum of five years of obstetrical nursing experience and an active Massachusetts RN license.

Details

• Mother/Baby unit in an acute care hospital setting, with oversight responsibilities extending to L&D and Special Care Nursery
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8-hour day shifts from 7:00am to 4:00pm
• Every other weekend and holiday on-call responsibility for the entire OB department, including L&D
• No on-call compensation is provided for on-call hours
• Position requires familiarity with Kronos scheduling software

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum five years of obstetrical nursing experience with demonstrated leadership abilities required
• Previous supervisory or management experience required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NRP
• Inpatient OB certification strongly preferred
• BSN preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the standard travel pay rate; local candidates within 50 miles are eligible at a discounted rate

Additional Information

• Manages staffing, scheduling, and timekeeping for OB Nursing, PCT, L&D Scrub Tech, and Unit Coordinator teams
• Leads shift huddles and reviews the operational plan of care with incoming staff
• Collaborates with the Nurse Director, Nurse Educator, and Associate Nurse Manager to develop, update, and implement policies and procedures in alignment with best practices and regulatory standards
• Conducts and delivers annual staff performance reviews using the hospital's established review tools, and applies coaching and conflict management strategies to support staff engagement
• Participates in staff hiring interviews and supports the orientation and competency assessment of new personnel
• Oversees quality assurance initiatives, patient satisfaction programs, and Joint Commission/DPH compliance efforts
• Serves as the OB Day Shift Charge RN on non-administrative duty days, including weekends and holidays, and performs clinical duties in L&D, Postpartum, and Special Care Nursery as needed
• Provides ongoing staff education on new policies, equipment, clinical software, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with the Nurse Director and Nurse Educator