Mother-Baby/Postpartum RN
Voorhees Township, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Mother-Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum

Location: Voorhees, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float to Level II Nursery as needed, caring for the lowest acuity newborns
• Float within 5 hospitals based on needs (within the system)
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Every Other Weekend (EOW) and Every Other Holiday (EOH) required
• Block scheduling NOT allowed
• Return to Office (RTO) documentation required at time of submission; late submissions not accepted
• First-time travelers accepted but not preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Minimum 3 years of Post Partum experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Infant patients
• Experience working with Maternal-Fetal patients
• Experience working with Neonate patients

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted but not preferred
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government issued photo ID
• Background checks (7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification (for RNs)
• Physical exam within last 12 months
• Fit mask test completed onsite during orientation (required before first shift)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with specific protocols for positive responders)
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Drug screening: 10 panel drug screen without THC within 6 months, updated annually
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required by October 31 (with specific documentation)
• Visual acuity exam (20/40 or better)
• Latex questionnaire
• References: 2 professional references within last 2 years
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Work history verification (minimum 1 year prior to start date, per NJ state mandate)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass a dysrhythmia competency test within 72 hours of signing (two attempts allowed) for certain units; not specifically required for Mother-Baby unit but part of general facility requirements
• Block scheduling is not allowed
• Floating to multiple hospitals within the system is required based on needs
• Local rate adjustments apply for candidates living within 50 miles (not included here)

This position is ideal for experienced Mother-Baby RNs looking for a travel contract in New Jersey with a reputable healthcare system.