RN at Maternal Child Dept/Inpatient Obstetric

Company: AIMS LOCUM TENENS LLC
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Job Overview: AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to support the Maternal Child Department at NMCP. This includes coverage in Labor & Delivery , Mother-Baby (Postpartum) , and the Complicated OB/GYN Surgery Unit . The RN will provide inpatient care for mothers and newborns, manage laboring patients, assist with deliveries, and support patients during postpartum recovery or high-risk pregnancy admissions. General Duties: Deliver care consistent with MTF policies, nursing standards, and clinical privileges Respond to obstetrical emergencies and high-acuity patient needs Maintain documentation using approved electronic medical record systems Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team (OB/GYNs, pediatricians, lactation consultants, social workers) Follow infection control, safety, and clinical protocols Specific Duties: Provide nursing care for laboring patients, including fetal monitoring and labor support Assist with vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections as needed Monitor and care for postpartum mothers and newborns (Mother-Baby Unit) Care for patients in the Complicated OB/GYN Surgery Unit (high-risk OB) Educate patients on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery Administer medications and treatments as prescribed Document patient progress and update providers accordingly Support family-centered care and bonding Float between OB units as required by workload Qualifications: Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the NLNAC or CCNE Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Highly preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred Experience: Minimum one year of full-time experience in inpatient obstetrics (labor & delivery, postpartum, or high-risk OB) within the past three years Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory Skills and Abilities: Proficient in labor support, postpartum recovery, and newborn assessment Skilled in managing obstetric emergencies and fetal monitoring Comfortable with rotating shifts and high-acuity environments Compassionate, adaptable, and capable of working in a family-centered care model Strong communication and documentation skills Benefits: Competitive Pay 80 hours of paid vacation annually Up to 56 hours of sick time 11 paid federal holidays Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 401K Plan Schedule: Sunday through Saturday Rotating 12-hour shifts: 18450715 (nights) and 06451915 (days) Up to 120 hours per week total coverage (as part of a multi-RN team) Weekend and holiday work required Work Environment: Inpatient maternal-child units within NMCP May work in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, or High-Risk OB/Surgical units Family-centered, multidisciplinary care environment Immunization Requirement: Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, TDAP, Influenza, and TB screening required Must complete NAVMED 6260/91 or DHA equivalent form Security Requirement: Must pass background check and credentialing Expect up to 90 days for full clearance Equal Opportunity Employer: AIMS Locum Tenens is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of background or identity.

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