Postpartum Registered Nurse (RN) – Mother/Baby Unit | 13-Week Contract in Midlothian, VA

Explore a rewarding postpartum nursing job in Midlothian, Virginia, and make a meaningful difference for mothers, newborns, and families. As a Postpartum Registered Nurse on an inpatient Mother/Baby unit, you will provide compassionate couplet care, support newborns transitioning after delivery, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a welcoming community just outside Richmond. Midlothian offers scenic parks, convenient amenities, and easy access to the cultural and recreational attractions of the greater Richmond area.

Postpartum RN Job Details

• Location: Midlothian, Virginia, near Richmond
• Specialty: Postpartum, Maternal-Newborn, and Mother-Baby Nursing
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 4, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Duration: 12 hours; 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and major holidays as scheduled
• Call: Up to two shifts per six-week period
• Unit Environment: 24-bed Mother/Baby unit with couplet-care ratios of approximately 1 nurse to 3-4 couplets
• Patient Population: Mothers, newborns, and infants, including newborns 28 weeks gestation and above

Postpartum Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of Registered Nurse (RN) experience required
• Recent postpartum, obstetric, emergency department, or critical care nursing experience preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a valid compact-state license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required
• Inpatient obstetric, maternal-newborn, electronic fetal monitoring, or neonatal nursing certification preferred
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and patient-education skills
• Ability to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to mothers and newborns while recognizing changes in clinical condition
• Comfort working collaboratively with patients, families, providers, and support staff
• Experience with electronic health records; Epic experience is helpful

Postpartum RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to postpartum patients and newborns through discharge.
• Deliver couplet care for mothers and newborns transitioning after delivery.
• Complete initial and ongoing maternal-newborn assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Monitor maternal and newborn conditions, identify changes in status, and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation.
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support breastfeeding, newborn care, maternal recovery, and family bonding through education and compassionate guidance.
• Provide self-care, infant-care, discharge, follow-up, and safety education to patients and families.
• Perform or assist with electronic fetal monitoring, maternal-newborn assessments, resuscitation, and stabilization as appropriate to the assignment.
• Possibly float to a special care nursery to care for stable grower/feeder infants without respiratory support.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate services, promote patient safety, and support quality outcomes.
• Advocate for patients and families while applying culturally responsive, inclusive, and relationship-based care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect patient privacy and safety.

Apply now for this Postpartum Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Midlothian, Virginia, and join a dedicated Mother/Baby healthcare team near Richmond.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.