Mother-Baby/Couplet Care RN
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Mother/Baby RN needed in Columbus, OH — 13-week inpatient postpartum assignment; 3x12 night shifts. BLS, EPIC, 2+ years postpartum experience required.

Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,720 - $1,820 per week

Join an outstanding team as a Mother/Baby Registered Nurse (Postpartum RN) on a travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This rewarding travel nurse job involves providing exceptional postpartum and couplet care in a family-centered inpatient postpartum unit. Columbus offers a vibrant city experience with diverse culture, arts, parks, and friendly neighborhoods—ideal for travel nurses exploring Ohio while advancing their career in mother/baby nursing.

Job Details — Columbus, Ohio Travel Nursing

• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) — Columbus travel nursing, Ohio nursing jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel (13-week travel assignment)
• Setting: Inpatient Postpartum Unit (Family-Centered Care) — Mother/Baby unit
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: July 20, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks (travel nurse position)
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratios: 3-4 dyads (6-8 patients) per nurse
• Unit Size: 40-bed inpatient postpartum unit
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Floating: May float to units of similar acuity within the organization

Job Requirements — Postpartum RN / Mother-Baby Nurse

• Minimum 2 years of recent postpartum or mother/baby nursing experience
• Active RN license (compact license accepted) or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• IV start skills and prior Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience
• EPIC charting experience (EPIC proficiency required)
• Ability to pass EKG/telemetry interpretation exam prior to start
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references (one from manager/director or formal leadership)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• NRP certification preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred — travel nurse applicants encouraged to apply

Responsibilities — Mother/Baby & Postpartum Care

• Deliver comprehensive postpartum and couplet care to mothers and newborns (postpartum nursing)
• Perform newborn assessments, cord care, metabolic screening, and phototherapy as indicated
• Administer medications including IV antibiotics, insulin drips, antihypertensives, magnesium sulfate, and oxytocin (Pitocin)
• Provide discharge teaching and parent education, including breastfeeding support, lactation assistance, and circumcision care
• Monitor for postpartum complications such as hemorrhage, infection, and preeclampsia
• Care for infants with special needs, including NAS (neonatal abstinence syndrome), low birth weight, and large for gestational age
• Assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, multiple births, and postpartum readmissions as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, physical therapy, pharmacy, lactation consultants, and social services
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC (electronic health record)
• Float to similar acuity units as needed to support patient care and unit staffing

Why apply: This Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity offers hands-on mother/baby experience in a busy family-centered unit, strong interdisciplinary support, and a chance to explore a vibrant city between shifts. Ideal for experienced Postpartum RNs and Mother/Baby nurses seeking travel nurse roles.

Apply now to join our travel nursing team in Columbus, OH — submit your resume, RN license, certifications, and references today.

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