# Job Opportunity – Postpartum and Special Care Nursery Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date: December 14, 2026
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (1845-0715), every other weekend required, 3-4 couplets per shift
Highlights:- Provide postpartum maternal and newborn care including mother-baby couplet care, Level II newborns, and neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) patients
- Work in Postpartum and Special Care Nursery/Level II settings with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Utilize Epic documentation system and Pyxis medication management in a modern care environment
- Float to appropriate areas within the Women's and Children's Division as needed
- 36-hour structured orientation program with 24/7 hospitalist and anesthesiologist coverage
- Manage complex postpartum complications including hemorrhage, pregnancy-induced hypertension, and multiple births
Requirements:- Active RN license in North Carolina or multistate Compact license
- Minimum 2 years of postpartum and newborn nursing experience required
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
- Proficiency in IV therapy including blood product administration, central line maintenance, and IV starts
- Experience with medication administration including magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, insulin drips, heparin, antihypertensives, and antiseizure medications
- Competency in newborn care including assessments, circumcision assistance, phototherapy, thermoregulation, and hypoglycemia management
- Strong skills in postpartum care including breastfeeding education, baby-friendly protocols, bladder assessment, and couplet care
- Experience with Epic charting system preferred
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:This position offers the chance to provide comprehensive care to mothers and newborns during a critical period, working with a supportive interdisciplinary team in a well-resourced environment. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families while managing diverse patient populations including Level II newborns and neonatal abstinence syndrome cases. The facility provides robust support services and 24/7 physician coverage, ensuring you have the resources needed to deliver excellent patient care.