Your compassion and specialized skills are needed at premier maternity wards and hospitals across the country. Nomad Health matches mother-baby nurses with rewarding postpartum travel assignments nationwide. Create your account today to begin this career path, or browse our extensive list of Postpartum RN opportunities below.
We are dedicated to providing full support for our travel clinicians. Every Postpartum assignment with Nomad Health features a comprehensive benefits package, including day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage, malpractice insurance, and a 401(k) with employer matching. We also offer up to $750 for travel expenses, housing and meal stipends, and reimbursements for your scrubs, licenses, and certifications. Setting up your profile is simple, and applying takes just a few clicks.
Taking on travel assignments as a postpartum nurse allows you to elevate your career through excellent compensation, varied clinical experiences, and the freedom to explore the country. You'll have the chance to support new mothers and infants in diverse healthcare settings, while collaborating with different interdisciplinary maternal-health teams.
Competitive Pay – Travel roles for postpartum nurses typically offer much stronger compensation than traditional staff jobs. Your earning potential grows with your experience and specialty credentials, with weekly pay packages often ranging from $1,400 to nearly $2,500 depending on the location and facility urgency.*
Continuous Learning and Skill Mastery – As a travel nurse, you'll adapt to different unit protocols, support a wide demographic of growing families, and utilize advanced evidence-based practices for maternal and newborn care. Whether you are managing post-surgical C-section recoveries or conducting vital newborn assessments, you will expand your clinical toolkit by working in diverse environments—from urban teaching hospitals to rural birthing centers.
Location Freedom – A major advantage of travel nursing is deciding exactly where you want to practice. Whether you want to spend the winter in sunny California or experience the changing seasons in New England, you have complete control over your destination, shift type, and contract duration.
*Based on Nomad Health Postpartum travel nurse job posting data as of February 26, 2026.
To launch your career as a postpartum travel nurse, you first need to earn your nursing degree (ADN or BSN) and pass the NCLEX-RN to become a licensed registered nurse. After obtaining your license, you must acquire hands-on experience in a postpartum or mother-baby unit, mastering essential skills like maternal recovery assessment, newborn care, breastfeeding support, and recognizing postpartum complications.
To increase your marketability and salary potential, pursuing specialty certifications is highly recommended. Earning your Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), or obtaining your Inpatient Obstetrics Nursing Certification (RNC-OB) can significantly elevate your resume. Once you have at least one to two years of recent postpartum experience, you can partner with Nomad Health to find the perfect travel assignment tailored to your career goals and lifestyle.