Travel Nurse RN - Post Partum - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Post Partum for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Post Partum
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Postpartum Registered Nurse (Mother/Baby) Travel RN Job in Schenectady, NY

Join a supportive Mother/Baby team as a Postpartum Registered Nurse in Schenectady, New York. This travel RN job offers the opportunity to provide compassionate postpartum and newborn care while working consistent night shifts in a welcoming Capital Region location with easy access to city amenities, riverfront scenery, and nearby outdoor recreation. Apply now to take the next step in your New York nursing career.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Schenectady, NY 12309
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 01/16/2027
• Duration: 15 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM with a 30-minute unpaid break
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Yes, within competencies
• EMR: Cerner

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; New York State license preferred at time of submission or able to be obtained prior to start
• At least 1 year of postpartum, Mother/Baby, or similar maternal newborn nursing experience required
• 2+ years of specialty experience preferred for strongest consideration
• Prior travel nurse experience is preferred, but not required
• BLS certification required or obtainable prior to start date
• NRP certification required
• Strong assessment skills and comfort caring for postpartum patients and newborns
• Lactation experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate postpartum nursing care to new mothers following vaginal or Cesarean deliveries
• Complete postpartum assessments and support recovery on the Mother/Baby unit
• Perform frequent newborn assessments, including weight checks and bilirubin monitoring
• Support patient education and family-centered care during the postpartum stay
• Collaborate with the care team to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes
• Float to other units within scope and competencies as needed
• Maintain excellent documentation and follow unit processes during night shifts

Ready to advance your postpartum RN career? Join this travel nursing opportunity in Schenectady, NY and apply today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #517436. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Postpartum

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