Mother-Baby Postpartum RN
Portland, Oregon
OHSU Doernbecher Childrens Hospital

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

Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Care provided includes postpartum, antepartum, and gynecological care for a high-risk population.
• Well newborn care is part of the rooming-in service.
• Staffing ratios:

  • 1:3 for stable normal couplets
  • 1:2 for couplets with complications (e.g., late preterm, mother on magnesium sulfate)
• Floating may be possible if labor skills are present.
• No on-call required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Oregon
• Minimum 1 year of Maternal-Newborn nursing experience, with recent experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• Maternal Newborn Certification.
• Inpatient Obstetric Certification.
• International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued photo ID required on first day.
• Background check within 6 months prior to start, including education and work history verification.
• National Sex Offender Search and other federal exclusions checks required within 30 days prior to start.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel with methamphetamines listed, within 3 months prior to start.
• Education verification required (primary source).
• Two professional references from supervisors or managers within the last 24 months required.
• Employment application must include at least 7 years of work history with city and state for each position.
• Skills checklist required within 1 year of start.
• Facility-specific professional appearance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Completion of required online training modules prior to start (including privacy, security, harassment prevention, and specific clinical trainings).
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year prior to start (N95 or equivalent).
• Immunizations and titers required or signed declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (immune titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (full vaccine series or immune titer)
  • Varicella (immune titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (deadline 12/01/2026)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months prior to start, plus TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be fully available for compliance needs up until their start date; any planned unavailability must be communicated in advance.
• Medication override test document will be provided for orientation but is not required before start.
• Respirator clearance and fit testing must be completed prior to start; onsite fit testing is available if agency cannot provide it.
• Candidates must review and sign coronavirus protocol attestation.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel RN position on a Mother-Baby Unit providing care to postpartum, antepartum, and gynecological patients, including well newborns. The role requires Oregon RN licensure, BLS, NRP certifications, EPIC experience, and 1-2 years of relevant specialty experience. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and training modules is mandatory prior to start. The position offers day shifts with no on-call and possible floating if labor skills are present.