Travel Registered Nurse Postpartum Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – Postpartum, Cambridge, MA. Start date 08/11/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,414–$2,543 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Rotating. Travel assignment in a hospital setting with float to the postpartum unit as needed. Locals within 50 miles are welcome with a local rate adjustment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,414–$2,543 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Rotating
• Start date: 08/11/2026
• Setting: Acute care postpartum unit on a travel assignment
• Orientation: Hospital system-wide 3 days + 3 days on the unit
• On-call: Not required; volunteers may cover vacant shifts if needed
• Local candidates: Welcome within 50 miles

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to postpartum patients after vaginal or c-section deliveries, with newborn observation and care
• Monitor maternal and newborn status, perform focused assessments, and document findings in the electronic medical record (EPIC experience preferred)
• Administer IV medications and treatments per orders (including IV antibiotics, intermittent IV magnesium, PRBCs, rhogam, lovenox) and manage prescribed therapies
• Support lactation needs, educate families on newborn care, postpartum recovery, and early discharge planning
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (nursing, physicians, lactation consultants, and ancillary staff) to ensure safe, high-quality care and timely discharge planning
• Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and unit protocols; respond to postpartum complications as per training and policy

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license (NURSYS verification current or conditional within the last 7 days)
• BLS and NRP required at submission
• Acute care postpartum experience: 1+ year
• Travel experience preferred; willing to accept first-time travelers
• Lactation certification preferred
• EMR experience preferred (EPIC is noted)
• Must be able to work every other weekend and every other major holiday
• Flu vaccine required during flu season

About the Role

Orientation includes hospital system-wide training (3 days) plus 3 days on the unit.

Qualifications

Must be able to work in a fast-paced postpartum unit and float to cover needs as assigned

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Housing assistance (where available)
• Fast credentialing and onboarding
• Extension opportunities
• Nationwide assignments available
• Competitive weekly pay and scheduled benefits through the assignment

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Note

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.