Travel Nurse RN - Post Partum - $2,481 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Post Partum for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Post Partum
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Postpartum Registered Nurse (Postpartum RN)**

A Postpartum Registered Nurse (Postpartum RN) provides comprehensive care to postpartum mothers and their newborns during the immediate post-delivery period. The Postpartum RN focuses on physical, emotional, and educational support, ensuring the health and well-being of both mother and newborn as they transition to home and family life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and monitor maternal health, including physical recovery, wound care, and breastfeeding support.
• Provide education and support to mothers regarding infant care, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery, and parenting.
• Administer medications and treatments, including pain management, contraception, and lactation support.
• Monitor newborn health, including feeding, growth, and developmental milestones.
• Educate mothers and families on newborn care, feeding techniques, and identifying signs of illness or distress.
• Collaborate with pediatricians, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated care.
• Support mothers in emotional and psychological adjustment during the postpartum period, addressing concerns such as anxiety, mood changes, or bonding issues.
• Assist with breastfeeding, helping with latch techniques, milk expression, and addressing breastfeeding challenges.
• Identify and manage postpartum complications such as infections, hemorrhage, and mental health concerns like postpartum depression.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to new mothers and their families, helping them navigate the emotional challenges of early motherhood.
• Ensure accurate documentation of maternal and newborn assessments, care plans, and progress according to hospital standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
• Licensure:
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Certification:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred.
  • Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in maternal and newborn care preferred

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #34177112. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN Post Partum

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