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Mother/Baby | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareAlbuquerque, NMTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 19, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$45.00
Weekly
$1,620
Yearly (full-time)
$84,240
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/12/2026

This job pays about $45.00/hour — 1% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Mexico ($45.36/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 Jobs – Travel RN Postpartum Couplet Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Join a rewarding 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This Mother/Baby RN / Couplet Care / Postpartum nursing job offers the chance to support growing families in a collaborative postpartum environment while enjoying the culture, scenery, and outdoor lifestyle of the Southwest.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Mother/Baby / Couplet Care / Post Partum
  • Employment Type: Travel RN
  • Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 4x12 schedule
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580 - $1,660
  • Schedule Notes: Weekends required; floating required within like units as needed
  • Setting: Postpartum Couplet Care unit with a collaborative care team
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or compact license eligible before start
  • At least 1 year of Mother/Baby, Postpartum, or Couplet Care nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
  • BLS and NRP certifications required
  • First-time travelers welcome
  • Experience with postpartum patient care, newborn assessments, and family education preferred
  • Epic charting experience preferred
  • Ability to float within the service area as needed

Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate, high-quality care for postpartum mothers and newborns in a Couplet Care setting
  • Perform newborn and postpartum assessments, including fundus, lochia, perineum, and infant evaluations
  • Support breastfeeding education, newborn care teaching, discharge instructions, and family readiness for home
  • Administer medications and treatments as ordered, including IV therapies and postpartum medications
  • Assist with care coordination for routine postpartum recovery and newborn observation
  • Educate parents on infant safety, feeding, thermoregulation, circumcision care, and follow-up needs
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, efficient patient care
  • Float to like units within scope when needed based on facility needs

Apply now for this Travel Mother/Baby RN opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico and join a supportive healthcare team today!

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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