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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Mother-Baby (Postpartum) position at a Birmingham, AL hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of postpartum experience and AHA-issued BLS and NRP certifications.
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Work setting is a 27-bed Mother-Baby (postpartum) unit within a comprehensive hospital facility
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Patient population consists of postpartum couplets (mother and newborn)
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Patient ratio is 1:3–4 couplets
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Equipment used includes Alaris IV pumps, Medela breast pumps, and Medela Breastmilk Warmers
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EMR is currently Cerner, transitioning to Epic on or after 8/1/2026
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Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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13-week contract
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Schedule requires every other Friday and Saturday
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36 hours per week
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Active AL RN license or compact RN license currently in hand; no hits on license accepted
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Current AHA-issued certifications required: BLS and NRP (American Red Cross certifications are not accepted)
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Minimum of 2 years of recent postpartum RN experience required
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Proficiency in postpartum maternal and newborn assessments, PPH management, HTN management, and OB Sepsis management
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Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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Primary responsibilities include postpartum couplet care for mothers and newborns
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Preferred experience in postpartum couplet care (mother and newborn together)
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The facility holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission and includes a Women's Medical Center with a Level III NICU on campus
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Required scrub color is navy; fleece and plain t-shirts are not acceptable attire
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Natural nails are required; no artificial nails permitted
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Candidates with a compassionate, family-centered, and team-oriented approach are strongly encouraged to apply
