Travel Nurse RN - Postpartum - $1,618 per week in Austin, TX
About the role
TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified Postpartum RN in Austin, Texas, 78758. The Postpartum Registered Nurse provides compassionate, evidence-based care to postpartum patients and their newborns, including monitoring maternal recovery after delivery, supporting breastfeeding and bonding, and educating new parents about infant care. The RN collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective care for both mother and baby during their hospital stay.
Magnet Medical is a new and nimble staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in healthcare staffing. Committed to quality, care, service, and support, they work with hospitals and skilled nursing facilities across all 50 states, offering flexible opportunities for travelers after merging two staffing companies to expand modalities such as RN, LPN/LVN, PT/PTA, OT/COTA, SLP, Surgical Tech, and Sterile Processing Tech.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and assess postpartum recovery (vital signs, bleeding, fundus, incision sites, etc.)
- Provide newborn care: vital signs, feeding support, hygiene, and safety
- Educate and support parents on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery
- Administer medications and manage pain control for postpartum patients
- Recognize and respond to potential complications in mothers and newborns
- Document nursing care accurately and timely in electronic medical records (EMR)
- Collaborate with physicians, lactation consultants, pediatricians, and other healthcare professionals
- Assist with discharge planning and ensure families are equipped for safe home care
Requirements
- BLS
- Competency Exam
- Post Partum 28649154EXPPLAT
Pay
$1,618 per week
Schedule
Days: 3 days × 12 hours; Contract duration: 13 weeks; Start date: ASAP