Travel Nurse RN - Mother Baby - $2,584 per week in Rapid City, SD

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: January 10, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Mother Baby Location: Rapid City, SD Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,584 per week Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Mother Baby RN in Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701! Job Title: Registered Nurse - Post Partum Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Mother Baby Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Variable Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: 2 years in Labor and Delivery or Postpartum/GYN License: Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, NRP Must-Have: Experience in couplet care and postpartum nursing Description: We have 10 Labor and Delivery beds, 4 OB Emergency Department triage beds, and 4 Antepartum rooms. There are 20 Mother/Baby beds available. We encourage parents to room in and provide couplet care. Candidates should have experience in postpartum and newborn nursery care. We see all types of pregnant patients, including high-risk patients. We have the only Level 3 NICU in a 350-mile radius, accepting patients with various risk factors and complications. Care provided includes antepartum, OB triage, postpartum, and newborn care, primarily focused on postpartum patients. Complications we manage include pre-eclampsia, hypertension, and magnesium sulfate infusions. We occasionally care for simple post-surgical or gynecological patients. The expected nurse-patient ratios are as follows: Antepartum: 1:3 Inactive Labor: 1:2 Active Labor: 1:1 Postpartum/Couplet care: generally, 1:3 couplets, with the flexibility to care for a NICU mom if needed at a 1:4 ratio. NICU feeder/grower groups: 1:3 Pediatrics: up to 1:5 Required skills include: Administration of IVs and phlebotomy. Management of magnesium sulfate and blood administration. Insulin drips management. Circulating C-sections and C-section recovery care. Candidates should be capable of conducting cervical checks. Experience with Level 2 nursery babies such as 24-hour testing, bilirubin management, NAS scoring, and late preterm care is preferred. All candidates must be willing to float to other units as needed, including Labor and Delivery, NICU, Pediatrics, and PICU. Shift times are 12-hour shifts with variable hours, including both night and day shifts throughout the contract. Weekend rotation will be every other weekend. Holidays may be required based on staffing needs. Scrubs are navy blue. Patient ratios will vary based on unit needs. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Travel nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances. Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29135975EXPTEMP

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