Mother-Baby/Couplet Care/Postpartum RN
Manchester, New Hampshire
Elliot Hospital

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

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Registered Nurse position specializing in mother-baby, couplet care, and postpartum nursing.
• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), totaling 36 hours/week.
• No call requirement.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• Float requirement: Must float to Labor & Delivery (L&D) with baby catching duties; alternative float to NICU or Pediatrics with modified assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Hampshire.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of Maternal-Newborn nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Orientation & Systems

• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours total (1 day HealthStream + 2 days unit orientation recommended).
• Documentation and communication system: Epic (experience required).
• Scrubs: Any color allowed.

Certifications & Training Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider only.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA provider only.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA provider only.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course).
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB).
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) may be required depending on unit.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required (for internal purposes).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 48 hours of contract signing for certain units.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Comprehensive background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • Social Security verification
  • National sex offender registry
  • Criminal searches (excluding NH counties; NH State Police search required instead)
  • Education verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 14 days prior to start (no exceptions).
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• Respiratory safety clearance required.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (medical or religious exemptions allowed with documentation).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Immune titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart (no religious exemptions).
  • Hepatitis B: Immune titer or 3 vaccines at least 28 days apart; declinations accepted with waiver (no religious exemptions).
  • Varicella: Immune titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart (no history of disease accepted; no religious exemptions).
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct 31 - Apr 1); medical and religious exemptions allowed with documentation and approval.

Additional Requirements

• Two current professional references within the last 3 years, including one from a supervisor or charge nurse.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Annual internal evaluation required for travelers with 1+ year tenure.
• Photo for badge (passport style, jpeg format).
• Proof of auto insurance required if driving to patient homes (Home Health/Hospice roles).
• Completion of facility-specific compliance attestations and immunization waiver forms as applicable.

Notes

• Travelers who have previously been employed by the associated health system are not eligible.
• Candidates must be able to float to at least one other unit in women’s and children’s services with modified assignments (NICU or Pediatrics).
• No modified assignments allowed for L&D float; baby catching is required.

This position offers a specialized nursing role in mother-baby and postpartum care with a focus on float flexibility within women’s and children’s units, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications in neonatal and obstetric care.