Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Postpartum – Austin, Texas
Start Date: July 6, 2026
Location: Austin, Texas
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 13-week contract, rotating weekends, no call required
Highlights:
- 24-bed postpartum unit with patient ratios of 3:1 to 4:1, occasionally 2:1 based on acuity
- Work alongside experienced nursing team in a collaborative environment
- 13-week assignment with no call requirements
- EMR systems: Meditech and CPN
- Night shift staffing includes charge nurse, RNs, and unit clerk support
- Opportunities for permanent placement available
Requirements:
- Active RN license in Texas or compact state eligibility
- Current BLS certification required
- Previous Labor & Delivery or Antepartum experience strongly preferred
- Experience with non-stress tests, hyperemesis management, insulin drips, magnesium administration, and heparin drips preferred
- Strong teamwork orientation and excellent communication skills
- Navy blue scrubs required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a dedicated postpartum team providing exceptional care to mothers and newborns in a supportive, team-oriented environment. This role offers the chance to work with experienced nursing staff while utilizing your clinical skills in maternal-newborn care. With no call requirements and a structured night shift schedule, this position provides work-life balance while making a meaningful impact on families during a special time in their lives.