Mother/Baby | RN

Mother/Baby Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nurse - Columbus, OH (43210) Travel Mother/Baby RN needed in Columbus, OH - 13-week inpatient postpartum assignment; 3x12 night shifts. BLS, EPIC, 2+ years postpartum experience required. Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,720 - $1,820 per week Join an outstanding team as a Mother/Baby Registered Nurse (Postpartum RN) on a travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This rewarding travel nurse job involves providing exceptional postpartum and couplet care in a family-centered inpatient postpartum unit. Columbus offers a vibrant city experience with diverse culture, arts, parks, and friendly neighborhoods-ideal for travel nurses exploring Ohio while advancing their career in mother/baby nursing. Job Details - Columbus, Ohio Travel Nursing Location: Columbus, Ohio (43210) - Columbus travel nursing, Ohio nursing jobs Assignment Type: Travel (13-week travel assignment) Setting: Inpatient Postpartum Unit (Family-Centered Care) - Mother/Baby unit Start Date: April 20, 2026 End Date: July 20, 2026 Duration: 13 weeks (travel nurse position) Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00 - 07:30) Hours per Week: 36 Patient Ratios: 3-4 dyads (6-8 patients) per nurse Unit Size: 40-bed inpatient postpartum unit Weekend Coverage: Required Floating: May float to units of similar acuity within the organization Job Requirements - Postpartum RN / Mother-Baby Nurse Minimum 2 years of recent postpartum or mother/baby nursing experience Active RN license (compact license accepted) or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission BLS certification (AHA) required IV start skills and prior Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience EPIC charting experience (EPIC proficiency required) Ability to pass EKG/telemetry interpretation exam prior to start Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program Two professional references (one from manager/director or formal leadership) Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only) NRP certification preferred Previous travel nursing experience preferred - travel nurse applicants encouraged to apply Responsibilities - Mother/Baby & Postpartum Care Deliver comprehensive postpartum and couplet care to mothers and newborns (postpartum nursing) Perform newborn assessments, cord care, metabolic screening, and phototherapy as indicated Administer medications including IV antibiotics, insulin drips, antihypertensives, magnesium sulfate, and oxytocin (Pitocin) Provide discharge teaching and parent education, including breastfeeding support, lactation assistance, and circumcision care Monitor for postpartum complications such as hemorrhage, infection, and preeclampsia Care for infants with special needs, including NAS (neonatal abstinence syndrome), low birth weight, and large for gestational age Assist with vaginal and cesarean deliveries, multiple births, and postpartum readmissions as needed Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV teams, physical therapy, pharmacy, lactation consultants, and social services Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC (electronic health record) Float to similar acuity units as needed to support patient care and unit staffing Why apply: This Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity offers hands-on mother/baby experience in a busy family-centered unit, strong interdisciplinary support, and a chance to explore a vibrant city between shifts. Ideal for experienced Postpartum RNs and Mother/Baby nurses seeking travel nurse roles. Apply now to join our travel nursing team in Columbus, OH - submit your resume, RN license, certifications, and references today. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Created: 2026-03-07