Registered Nurse (Postpartum/Mother Baby)
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Nurse RN – Mother/Baby | 13-week assignment at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC. Competitive pay and a supportive postpartum unit in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Join the caring team at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina as a Mother/Baby Registered Nurse (Postpartum Nurse). This travel nurse opportunity lets you provide maternal-newborn care in a nationally recognized hospital with modern facilities and a collaborative team. Asheville (zip code 28801) offers vibrant arts, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community—perfect for travel nurses and Registered Nurses relocating for short-term assignments.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620 - $1,700
• Job Title: Mother/Baby Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel RN / Postpartum Nurse
• Location: Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC (28801) — Asheville healthcare job / North Carolina nursing job
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Mother/Baby (Postpartum) – maternal/newborn, couplet care
• Number of Beds: 34 private couplet rooms
• Schedule: Weekends required; no on-call shifts

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a compact state
• BLS (AHA) and NRP required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Mother/Baby or postpartum nursing experience
• STABLE certification preferred (maternal-newborn stabilization)
• Travel nursing experience preferred (Travel RN)
• Experience caring for patients on Magnesium Sulfate post-delivery is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive postpartum and newborn care in a couplet care setting as a Mother/Baby RN
• Monitor and assess postpartum mothers and healthy newborns; administer medications and IV therapy
• Document all care in Cerner EMR (electronic medical record)
• Assist with unit procedures including circumcisions and routine maternal-newborn interventions
• Utilize clinical equipment such as Alaris infusion pumps and bilirubin lights/blankets
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members: charge nurse, RNs, PCTs, and unit secretaries
• Float to Labor & Delivery and NICU as needed to support patient care (maternal-newborn cross-coverage)
• Provide patient education and promote breastfeeding and safe newborn care practices

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work at a nationally recognized hospital with a supportive maternal-newborn team
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses and Registered Nurses
• Gain experience in couplet care and maternal-newborn best practices
• Live and work in Asheville, NC — ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and cultural attractions

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Mother/Baby RN / Travel Nurse in Asheville, NC. Submit your resume and certifications to be considered for this 13-week postpartum nursing assignment. Join our healthcare team today!

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