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Mother/Baby | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAurora, COTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Aurora, CO
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 24, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$56.39
Weekly
$2,030
Yearly (full-time)
$105,560
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/12/2026

This job pays about $56.39/hour — 17% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado ($48.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Mother-Baby Registered Nurse (RN) – Aurora, Colorado

Bring your maternal-newborn expertise to a supportive Mother/Baby, Couplet Care, and Postpartum unit in Aurora, Colorado. This travel RN job offers the chance to care for postpartum patients and healthy newborns in a collaborative environment while enjoying the energy of a thriving Front Range community with easy access to Denver, outdoor recreation, and local amenities.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Mother/Baby / Couple Care / Postpartum Nursing
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  • Location: Aurora, CO 80045
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • End Date: 1/11/2027
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Shift Options: Day and night rotation; nights only may be available
  • Schedule: Rotating schedule with weekend and call coverage based on unit needs
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 - $2,080
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Orientation: 72 hours
  • Travel Experience: Required

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license in a compact state or Colorado
  • BLS and NRP certifications required
  • Minimum of 1 year of Mother/Baby, postpartum, or couplet care nursing experience
  • Previous travel nurse experience required
  • Experience with antepartum patients and fetal monitoring preferred
  • Epic charting experience preferred
  • Comfort working with high-risk postpartum and newborn populations
  • Ability to float within scope to antepartum and L&D with fetal monitoring experience
  • Strong clinical skills in maternal-newborn care, newborn assessment, and postpartum education

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate bedside care for postpartum patients and healthy newborns
  • Support couplet care, breastfeeding education, and discharge teaching for families
  • Monitor and care for high-risk postpartum and antepartum patients within scope
  • Care for newborns who do not require NICU-level care
  • Manage common maternal-newborn therapies and procedures, including phototherapy and IV-related infusions as needed
  • Perform patient education related to newborn care, breastfeeding, safety, and recovery after delivery
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support safe, high-quality patient care
  • Work rotating shifts with call and weekend coverage according to unit needs
  • Maintain professional communication and flexibility in a fast-paced clinical environment

Why You'll Love This Aurora, Colorado Travel Nursing Job

Aurora offers a welcoming Colorado setting with convenient access to city amenities, scenic parks, and the mountain lifestyle many travel nurses love. This assignment is an excellent fit for an experienced Mother-Baby RN, Postpartum RN, or Couplet Care Nurse who enjoys meaningful patient connections and the variety of a dynamic maternal-newborn unit.

Apply now to join this Travel Mother-Baby Registered Nurse opportunity in Aurora, Colorado.

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.

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