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.