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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
$43.89
Weekly
$1,580
Yearly (full-time)
$82,160
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $43.89/hour — 3% 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

Registered Nurse - Mother/Baby Travel Assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Join a supportive Mother/Baby postpartum team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where you can enjoy a vibrant Southwest lifestyle, beautiful mountain views, and a welcoming community atmosphere. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for a compassionate Mother/Baby RN who thrives in couplet care, postpartum nursing, and family-centered education. You’ll care for postpartum patients and newborns in a collaborative women’s health setting with strong interdisciplinary support.

Overview

This night shift Mother/Baby Registered Nurse position focuses on postpartum nursing and couplet care. The unit offers a steady patient flow, a team-oriented environment, and the chance to build experience in a respected women’s health and maternal-newborn care setting. First-time travelers are welcome, and the role includes floating within like units as needed.

Job Details

  • Position: Registered Nurse - Mother/Baby
  • Employment Type: Travel RN
  • Setting: Mother/Baby / Couplet Care / Postpartum / Maternal-Newborn
  • Location: Albuquerque, NM 87109
  • Schedule: Night 4x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,580 - $1,660
  • Orientation: Onsite orientation provided
  • Floating: Required within like units as needed
  • Weekend Coverage: Required

Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of RN experience required; 2 years of Mother/Baby, postpartum, or related women’s health experience preferred
  • Active Registered Nurse license
  • BLS certification required
  • NRP certification required
  • Experience with postpartum, couplet care, and newborn care preferred
  • Comfort working with newborns, infants, and adult postpartum patients
  • Epic charting experience preferred
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and patient education skills
  • Ability to adapt to float assignments within scope

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate care to postpartum mothers and newborns
  • Perform newborn assessments, postpartum assessments, and ongoing patient monitoring
  • Support breastfeeding education, newborn care teaching, and discharge instructions for families
  • Administer medications, IV therapy, and ordered treatments as appropriate
  • Assist with routine postpartum procedures and patient recovery needs
  • Monitor for common postpartum conditions and respond appropriately to changes in status
  • Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social services, and phlebotomy to support patient care
  • Float to like units within the service area when needed
  • Maintain accurate documentation and promote a positive patient experience

Apply now to join this Albuquerque, New Mexico travel nursing opportunity in Mother/Baby and postpartum care!

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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