
Mother/Baby | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Topeka, KS
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.33
- Weekly
- $1,920
- Yearly (full-time)
- $99,840
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 14, 2026
This job pays about $53.33/hour — 40% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kansas ($38.14/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 Kansas right now
- 534 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kansas from 6 agencies, 56 of them in Topeka.
- Pay in these listings: $16.93 – $108/hour, median $55.42/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kansas: $38.14/hour ($79,331/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.41/hour across 184 jobs).
Job description
Mother-Baby Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Topeka, Kansas
Join a supportive women’s health and family care team in Topeka, KS, as a Mother/Baby Registered Nurse supporting postpartum mothers and healthy newborns. This travel RN job offers night shifts, strong clinical variety, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative postpartum and couplet care setting.
Travel RN Job Details
- Setting: Mother/Baby / Postpartum Couplet Care
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Topeka, Kansas 66606
- Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 14, 2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,920 - $2,020
- Floating: May be asked to float to postpartum as needed
- Weekend Commitment: 6 weekend shifts in 6 weeks or every third weekend
Registered Nurse Requirements
- Active Kansas RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
- BLS, AWHONN, and NRP required
- 2 years of Mother/Baby, postpartum, or related women’s health nursing experience preferred
- First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
- Epic experience preferred
- Strong clinical skills in couplet care, newborn assessment, and postpartum nursing
Postpartum RN Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to postpartum patients and healthy newborns
- Support couplet care with attention to maternal recovery and infant safety
- Monitor vital signs, pain levels, fundus, lochia, and newborn assessments
- Educate families on newborn care, feeding, discharge preparation, and recovery instructions
- Assist with breastfeeding support, bonding, and parent teaching
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes
- Float to postpartum areas as needed while maintaining flexibility and professionalism
Location Highlights
Located in Topeka, Kansas 66606, this travel nursing assignment offers the comfort of a welcoming Midwest community with a relaxed pace, convenient city access, and plenty of nearby parks, dining, and local attractions. It’s a great opportunity for nurses seeking Kansas healthcare jobs, a balanced lifestyle, and the charm of a friendly, easy-to-navigate city.
Apply now to join this rewarding Mother-Baby RN travel opportunity in Topeka, Kansas.
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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