RN Postpartum/Mother-Baby
Denver, Colorado
Rose Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Postpartum/Mom Baby (Travel)

Location

• Denver, Colorado

Job Type

• Travel assignment
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36

Unit Information

• Unit: Postpartum / Mother-Baby
• Beds: 23
• Staff: Approximately 80 staff members on mom/baby unit
• Shift staffing (Night example): 1 charge nurse, 9-10 RNs on the floor, 2-3 RNs in the nursery
• Patient ratio: Approximately 3-4 patients per nurse (estimated)
• EMR system: Meditech / CPN
• Equipment: Main computer system - CPN

Typical Procedures

• Monitoring vital signs
• Administering medications
• Managing perineal care
• Educating parents on newborn care, safety, and bonding

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of postpartum experience within the last year
• Experience working with Maternal-Fetal patients
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Current certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically in a Mother/Baby unit
• Flexibility with scheduling
• Ability to adapt quickly to new situations

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Compassionate and patient
• Team player
• Strong communication skills with staff and providers

This role offers the opportunity to work in a well-staffed postpartum unit with a supportive team environment and a focus on patient and family education.