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

Travel Mother/Baby RN in Columbus, OH — 13-week postpartum travel nursing contract (June–Aug 2026). EPIC, IV start, and L&D experience preferred.

Join a vibrant healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio as a Mother/Baby Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel contract. This postpartum travel nursing position (zip code 43210) is ideal for RNs who specialize in postpartum, couplet care, and newborn assessments and want to work in a family-centered 40-bed inpatient postpartum unit. Enjoy competitive weekly pay and easy access to affordable parking and Columbus city amenities.

Job Details – Mother/Baby RN / Travel Nurse

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,720 – $1,820 (travel nurse pay)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) — Columbus, OH travel nursing / Ohio nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 – 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: 40-bed inpatient postpartum unit (Family-Centered Care, Mother/Baby, couplet care)
• Patient Ratios: 3-4 dyads (6-8 patients)
• Parking: Multiple affordable and convenient options for travelers

Required Qualifications – Postpartum Nurse / Mother Baby RN

• Minimum 2 years of postpartum or mother/baby nursing experience
• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio RN license required at time of submission)
• BLS certification (AHA)
• IV certification with IV start skills
• Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience (electronic medical record experience)
• Graduate of an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to pass EKG exam prior to start (telemetry interpretation required)
• Two professional references (one from manager/director or leadership recommended)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities – Postpartum Care & Newborn Care

• Provide comprehensive postpartum care to mothers and newborns, including couplet care and family-centered nursing
• Perform newborn assessments, metabolic screening, and phototherapy management
• Administer medications and IV antibiotics; start and maintain IVs
• Interpret telemetry and pass EKG exam prior to start
• Teach and support breastfeeding, circumcision care, and discharge education for parents
• Manage postpartum hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and other postpartum complications
• Care for infants with NAS, low birth weight, and large for gestational age
• Float to units of similar acuity as needed within the organization
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive weekly pay for travel RN positions
• Supportive family-centered care team and experienced leadership
• Multiple affordable parking options for travel nurses
• Opportunity to work in Columbus, OH — vibrant city with parks, dining, and arts

How to apply: Submit your resume, current RN license, BLS, IV certification, and two professional references. Previous travel nurse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Mother/Baby Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, OH — excellent opportunity for postpartum nurses and travel nurses specializing in mother/baby and couplet care.

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We 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.