Travel Nurse RN - Postpartum - $2,275 per week in Rapid City, SD

Work within a well-supported unit that includes on-site IBCLC lactation nurses, charge nurses, a vascular access team, respiratory therapy available 24/7, OB physician team, anesthesia/CRNA, and scrub tech support. Provide couplet care for postpartum mothers and newborns, including Level 2 nursery care (bilirubin management, NAS scoring, late preterm, blood sugar monitoring, and 24-hour testing).

Job ID: 882832

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,275.63

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Mother Baby / Postpartum (12-Hour Variable)
Location

Rapid City, SD | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Variable Shifts (Days/Nights, Rotating) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Provide couplet care for postpartum mothers and newborns, including Level 2 nursery care (bilirubin management, NAS scoring, late preterm, blood sugar monitoring, and 24-hour testing)
• Administer and monitor medications including magnesium sulfate, insulin drips, and blood products; perform IV starts and phlebotomy
• Care for a range of postpartum patients including those with complications such as pre-eclampsia, hypertension, and post-surgical/gynecological cases (e.g., hysterectomy, ovarian cyst)
• If L&D trained: circulate and provide recovery care for C-sections, perform cervical checks, and manage antepartum and OB triage/ED patients
• Float as needed to other units, which may include L&D, NICU, Peds, or PICU based on census and staffing needs
• Document patient care accurately using the EPIC electronic health record system; may be expected to precept nursing students

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license - South Dakota Board of Nursing (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Labor & Delivery or Postpartum/GYN nursing
• BLS certification required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Must be able to provide couplet care and GYN surgical patient care
• Ability to work variable day and night shifts, including every-other-weekend rotation and holidays as needed

Preferred Experience / Skills

• STABLE and CBC certifications preferred
• If L&D trained: ACLS and certification in inpatient obstetrics, electronic fetal monitoring, or inpatient antepartum preferred
• Experience with Level 2 nursery babies (bilirubin, NAS scoring, late preterm, blood sugar management)
• Ability to float to at least one of the following: L&D, NICU, Peds, or PICU

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit that includes on-site IBCLC lactation nurses, charge nurses, a vascular access team, respiratory therapy available 24/7, OB physician team, anesthesia/CRNA, and scrub tech support
• Free on-site parking available; first-time travelers are welcome to apply