
Mother/Baby | Registered Nurse
- 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado right now
- 1,016 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Colorado from 7 agencies, 282 of them in Aurora.
- Pay in these listings: $7.66 – $86.89/hour, median $57.11/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Colorado: $48.20/hour ($100,256/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($64.00/hour across 249 jobs).
Job description
Mother/Baby Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Aurora, Colorado
Join a fast-paced Mother/Baby, Couplet Care, and Postpartum nursing team in Aurora, CO. This 13-week travel Registered Nurse opportunity supports families through one of life’s most meaningful moments while giving you access to Colorado nursing jobs, the Denver metro area, and the scenic Front Range.
Job Details
- Position: Mother/Baby Registered Nurse (RN) / Postpartum RN / Couplet Care RN
- Location: Aurora, CO 80045
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; day and night coverage available, with nights-only option
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 - $2,080
- Charting System: Epic
- Orientation: 72 hours
- Weekend Coverage: Required per unit needs
- Call: Required, typically 1-2 shifts per 6-week schedule
- Float: May float within scope; antepartum-trained nurses with fetal monitoring experience may float to L&D
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of Colorado or a compact RN license
- At least 1 year of specialty experience in Mother/Baby, Postpartum, Couplet Care, or Women’s Health Nursing
- Travel nursing experience required
- BLS and NRP certifications required
- Experience with fetal monitoring preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Strong clinical background caring for postpartum patients, newborns, and high-risk mother/baby couplets
- Comfort working rotating shifts, weekends, and call requirements in a hospital nursing environment
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to postpartum patients and healthy newborns who do not require NICU-level care
- Monitor and support high-risk mother/baby couplets in a collaborative acute care setting
- Perform newborn assessments, postpartum assessments, and patient education
- Support breastfeeding education, breast milk collection and storage, and discharge teaching for families
- Care for patients receiving therapies such as magnesium, insulin, and heparin drips as appropriate to the unit
- Assist with fetal monitoring and antepartum-related care when floating within scope
- Manage common postpartum needs including pain control, incision care, fundal checks, and newborn thermoregulation
- Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Deliver compassionate, family-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment
Why Apply?
- Join a rewarding travel RN opportunity in Aurora, Colorado
- Work in a supportive Mother/Baby and Postpartum nursing unit
- Gain valuable experience in a high-demand women’s health specialty
- Enjoy a competitive weekly pay package and travel nursing flexibility
Apply now to take the next step in your Mother/Baby RN career and join this travel healthcare opportunity in Aurora, CO.
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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