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Registered Nurse - Postpartum / Newborn Nursery

📍 Irving, texas · · · 36 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$42/hr ≈ $1,512/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

Job description

Registered Nurse - Postpartum / Newborn Nursery

Location: Irving, TX

Start Date: 08-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, every other weekend

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide compassionate care to postpartum mothers during recovery
  • Monitor high-risk antepartum patients and manage complications
  • Assess and care for newborns in the nursery
  • Perform IV placements and administer medications with precision
  • Educate new families on newborn care and postpartum health
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes

Qualifications

  • Active Texas RN license (temp licenses not accepted)
  • BLS and NRP certification required
  • 2+ years of hospital experience in postpartum or newborn nursery
  • Experience caring for high-risk antepartum patients
  • Nice to have: Advanced FM, RNC-OB, or Meditech experience

Knowledge & Skills

  • Proficient in IV placement
  • Strong patient assessment and critical thinking
  • Excellent communication and patient education skills
  • Knowledge of Meditech documentation system (preferred)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Weekly pay that recognizes your expertise
  • Housing stipend for a comfortable travel assignment
  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage from day one
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off to recharge
  • Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment

Travel Perks: Explore Irving, TX

Located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Irving offers easy access to world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment. Explore the scenic Lake Carolyn, catch a show at the Irving Arts Center, or take a short drive to Dallas for the Sixth Floor Museum, the Dallas Arboretum, or a Mavericks game at the American Airlines Center.

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Postpartum / Newborn Nursery? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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Why UHCS

Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.