Registered Nurse (Postpartum/Mother Baby)
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,814/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Mother/Baby RN (Travel Nurse) in Asheville, NC — Active RN license, BLS & NRP required; 13-week postpartum assignment at a leading hospital in Asheville, NC. Join a nationally recognized maternity team and advance your nursing career in North Carolina.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620 – $1,700
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing job (13-week contract)
- Location: A leading hospital in Asheville, NC 28801 — Blue Ridge Mountains
- Unit: Mother/Baby (Postpartum) — Mother Baby unit, maternity nurse role
- Shift: 12-hour nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Start Date: March 23, 2026
- End Date: June 22, 2026
- Weekend Requirement: Weekends required; no on-call shifts
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license — eligible for NC licensure or compact license preferred
- BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of recent Mother/Baby (Postpartum) nursing experience — postpartum RN or maternity nurse experience
- Experience caring for patients on Magnesium Sulfate post-delivery preferred
- STABLE certification preferred
- Travel nursing experience is a plus
- Strong team player with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive postpartum care to mothers and newborns in a 34-bed unit with private couplet rooms
- Monitor and assess postpartum patients, including those receiving Magnesium Sulfate therapy
- Perform routine unit procedures such as circumcisions and newborn assessments
- Operate and manage Alaris pumps, bilirubin blankets/lights, and other common maternity equipment
- Document patient care accurately using Cerner EMR — strong charting and clinical documentation skills
- Float to Labor & Delivery (L&D) and NICU as needed to provide clinical support and help with patient flow
- Maintain professional appearance in navy blue/white scrubs and uphold unit nursing standards
Experience the rewarding environment at a leading hospital in Asheville, NC, where excellence in patient care and nursing standards are celebrated. Enjoy Asheville's vibrant arts, culture, and outdoor recreation while working a meaningful travel nursing job.
Apply now: Join our Mother/Baby RN team in Asheville, NC. Apply now to be considered for this travel nursing opportunity and take the next step in your maternity nursing career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Post Partum Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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