TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Canton, Georgia, 30115!
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Mother Baby
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in the Family Centered Care unit at Northside Cherokee Hospital in Canton, Georgia. This role focuses on providing comprehensive postpartum and newborn care, often referred to as couplet care, to new mothers and their infants.
The Mother Baby unit is committed to supporting new families through the initial stages of parenthood. The ideal candidate will be proficient in assessing and managing the needs of both the postpartum mother and her newborn, providing essential education on infant care, feeding, and maternal recovery. This position requires a compassionate nurse who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to postpartum mothers and their newborns, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Conduct thorough assessments of both mother and infant, monitoring vital signs, physical condition, and identifying potential complications.
- Educate new parents on newborn care, including feeding techniques (breastfeeding and bottle-feeding), bathing, diapering, and safety practices.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, accurately documenting all interventions and patient responses.
- Monitor for and manage common postpartum conditions such as hemorrhage, infection, and pain, as well as newborn issues like jaundice, feeding difficulties, and respiratory distress.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records, ensuring all patient information is documented in accordance with hospital policies.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to new families, promoting bonding and a positive transition to parenthood.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience in a Mother Baby, Postpartum, or Couplet Care unit.
- Ability to work as a travel nurse, residing outside a 50-mile radius of Canton, Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with IV start procedures.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in postpartum maternal assessment and care.
- Expertise in newborn assessment, care, and identification of common newborn issues.
- Strong patient education skills, particularly in lactation support and newborn care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient and family interaction.
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic clinical setting.
- Competency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts)
- Days per Week: 3 days per week
- Schedule: Monday - Sunday, with required weekend rotation.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 23, 2027
- Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the assignment.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.