Travel Nurse RN - Mother Baby - $1,979 per week in Charleston, WV

Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM), weekdays with every other weekend required; flexible block scheduling available upon discussion Highlights: Join a comprehensive 21-bed private room Mother/Baby unit caring for postpartum mothers, stable antepartum patients, and well or moderately ill newborns. Cross-trained opportunity to work both floor and Newborn Nursery managing conditions including mild RDS, hypoglycemia, cardiac monitoring, phototherapy, IV antibiotics, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.

# Job Opportunity – Mother Baby Registered Nurse – West VirginiaStart Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM), weekdays with every other weekend required; flexible block scheduling available upon discussionHighlights:

• Join a comprehensive 21-bed private room Mother/Baby unit caring for postpartum mothers, stable antepartum patients, and well or moderately ill newborns
• Cross-trained opportunity to work both floor and Newborn Nursery managing conditions including mild RDS, hypoglycemia, cardiac monitoring, phototherapy, IV antibiotics, and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
• Collaborative team environment at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with full interdisciplinary support including two certified lactation specialists on staff
• Patient ratios of 1:6 on day shift with approximately 2,800 deliveries annually
• Charting system: Cerner with Accudose medication management
• Guaranteed hours available in 36 or 48-hour weekly options; no call requirement

Requirements:

• Active West Virginia or Compact State RN License (pending license accepted for submission, must be active by start date)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Mother/Baby or relevant specialty experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred; first-time travelers not accepted
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) preferred
• Experience with antepartum care, Level 1 Nursery, postpartum care, NST, and comprehensive newborn care skills
• Proficiency in IV therapy, central line maintenance, medication administration including anticonvulsants, antihypertensives, heparin, and Pitocin
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only during flu season October 1 - March 31)
• Minimum of 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years required
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility (75-99 miles considered case-by-case)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on new families in a supportive, well-resourced environment at a respected teaching hospital. You'll gain diverse experience managing both maternal and neonatal populations while working alongside dedicated lactation specialists and a full interdisciplinary team. With flexible scheduling options, no call requirement, and the ability to discuss requested time off during the interview process, this role provides both professional growth and work-life balance in a state-of-the-art facility.