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Mother/Baby | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareTopeka, KSTravel
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.

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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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