Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Postpartum & Antepartum – Virginia
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Central Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 13-week assignment, nights, 36 hours per week with every other weekend (Friday/Saturday) and every other holiday coverage required
Highlights:
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Postpartum and Antepartum care with Baby Friendly protocols and rooming-in model
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Float required within skill set, including NICU to care for Level II nursery patients (orientation provided)
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4:1 patient ratio with 24 hours of orientation
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Epic charting system utilized throughout facility
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Interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and lactation consultants 7 days per week
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Up to 40 hours of requested time off (RTO) available during assignment
Requirements:
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Active Virginia RN license or pending (must be in hand by Wednesday before start date)
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Minimum 1 year of Postpartum/Antepartum nursing experience required
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BLS and NRP certifications required
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Epic charting system experience required
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NCC-EFM and ACLS certifications preferred
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Experience with 4:1 patient ratios
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Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
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Comfort with floating to NICU for Level II nursery care
Clinical Skills & Responsibilities:
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Postpartum and antepartum care including high-risk antepartum patients
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Newborn assessment and care for infants 36.0 weeks and greater than 2000g
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Administration of Magnesium Sulfate and insulin drips on unit
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Management of pregnancy-induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, and other maternal complications
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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) care
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Breastfeeding support and education in a Baby Friendly environment
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Discharge teaching, car seat education, and circumcision care instruction
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Non-Stress Tests (NST) and External Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
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Care for multiple births, low birth weight infants, and postpartum hemorrhage
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Special Care Nursery/Level II experience for NICU float assignments
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to provide comprehensive maternal-newborn care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment that supports evidence-based Baby Friendly practices. You'll work alongside dedicated interdisciplinary teams committed to excellent outcomes for mothers and babies, while expanding your skill set through cross-training in Level II nursery care. This is an ideal assignment for experienced postpartum nurses seeking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive clinical setting.
