Mother/Baby | Registered Nurse

Mother/Baby Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Louisville, Kentucky

Join a dedicated Mother/Baby travel nursing team in Louisville, Kentucky, and provide compassionate, family-centered postpartum and newborn care on a 16-week contract paying an estimated $1,910–$2,010 per week. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced acute-care Registered Nurse who values teamwork, evidence-based practice, patient education, and high-quality outcomes. Louisville offers a welcoming blend of vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, excellent dining, and access to outdoor activities along the Ohio River.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Mother/Baby Registered Nurse
• Location: Louisville, Kentucky
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Duration: 16-week contract
• Start Date: September 13, 2026
• End Date: January 2, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour overnight shifts, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.; every other weekend required
• Openings: 2

Mother/Baby RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Kentucky
• At least 2 years of recent acute-care Mother/Baby or postpartum nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Current STABLE certification
• Recent experience using Epic electronic medical records
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Mother/Baby Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess patients and newborns according to clinical standards, policies, and changes in condition.
• Develop, prioritize, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide safe, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care throughout the Mother/Baby stay.
• Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions and communicate significant findings appropriately.
• Educate patients and families regarding newborn care, postpartum recovery, treatment plans, medications, and discharge needs.
• Coordinate care and use available clinical resources to support patient and family needs.
• Delegate tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed team members while maintaining accountability for patient care.
• Promote teamwork, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to evidence-based practice improvements.
• Support the development of colleagues by mentoring and precepting staff as appropriate.

Apply now to join this Louisville, Kentucky travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful difference for mothers, newborns, and families.

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.