Location: Providence, RI

Start Date: 05-31-2026

End Date: 05-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Flexible schedule, 8-hour shifts (five shifts per week, 40 hours/week), weekend coverage required; exact start and end times vary by assignment and will be confirmed during scheduling

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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 patient-centered postpartum nursing care in collaboration with families and the interdisciplinary team
• Perform thorough assessments, develop individualized care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes
• Document care accurately and timely in EPIC to ensure continuity and quality
• Educate new parents on postpartum care, newborn care, and safety to empower confident caregiving
• Maintain competency by completing required specialty checklists and competency exams
• Adhere to ANA standards and facility policies to deliver safe, evidence-based care
• Participate in routine screening and monitoring per unit protocols and escalate concerns appropriately
• Support unit initiatives to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes

Qualifications

• Active Rhode Island Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
• Postpartum nursing experience required; you know your maternal-newborn care
• EPIC proficiency required for accurate charting and order management
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• COVID-19 vaccination required per facility policy
• Ability to pass CNE skills checklist and specialty competency exams
• Proof of required immunizations and TB screening (MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap, influenza, 2-step PPD or IGRA)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong postpartum clinical skills including maternal and newborn assessment
• Care planning and care coordination with families
• Patient and family education techniques
• Familiarity with ANA standards of nursing practice
• Proficiency using EPIC electronic medical record
• Effective communication and English proficiency for clear patient interactions
• Ability to perform basic EKG and pharmacology-related tasks as required by unit competency

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you credentialed
• Paid time off so you can actually recharge
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Career development and continuing education support
• Referral bonus program to reward your professional network

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