8 Colorado Postpartum Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Mother/Baby
$2,857/wk
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Additional Information
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Teaching hospital experience is preferred.
Community hospital experience is preferred.
Unit Details:
Infant and adult patient population.
The unit serves postpartum patients who do not need ICU-level care and a high-risk patient population.
The unit serves antepartum patients and provides fetal monitoring.
The unit serves newborn patients who do not need NICU-level care, including newborns 2000gm and above, late-preterm newborns, and substance-exposed newborns.
Phototherapy is provided on the unit.
Magnesium, insulin, and heparin drips are used on the unit.
PCA and PCEA pumps are used on the unit.
Breastfeeding support is provided for postpartum patients.
Typical ratios are 1:3 for couplets or up to 6 patients.
Shift & Scheduling:
Shifts may fall on various days of the week.
Call required: 1-2 per 6 week schedule.
Weekend coverage is required per unit needs.
Floating Requirements:
Float to L&D requires antepartum training and fetal monitoring experience.
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Postpartum Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Postpartum nurse responsibilities include checking vital signs, managing and removing urinary catheters, administering medications, and checking wounds (if a C-section was performed). These nurses will also assess the mother's lochia and the fundus. Postpartum nurses work closely with midwives and OBGYNs. These nurses provide education and support to the mother and family about their new baby. Education may include instructing on signs and symptoms of postpartum depression as well as caring for the new baby. Nurses also coordinate and introduce lactation specialists. The average annual salary in the US for a Postpartum nurse is $77,000.
Postpartum Travel Nurse Jobs in Colorado
Postpartum nurses provide care to new mothers and babies following delivery. Postpartum nurses work in hospitals and birthing centers. They need to be skilled in assessment and teamwork. A Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse can work in this specialty; however, duties differ based on the scope of practice between RNs and LPNs. Do you have experience in the Postpartum specialty? If so, explore our travel nurse jobs and land a high-paying Postpartum travel nurse job today.
