The Judge Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Post Partum for a travel nursing job in Des Moines, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Post Partum
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/29/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Posting: Registered Nurse (RN) – Postpartum | Travel Assignment
Shift Type: Nights
Shift Details: 3x12 hour shifts; may float across campuses to similar units (MB/PP/L&D)
Weekend Requirements: Every 3rd weekend & holiday rotation if scheduled
On-Call Requirements: None
Job Description
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.
Unit Details:
- 45-bed unit with 2 ORs
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1–2
- High-risk OB, antepartum, C-sections, vaginal deliveries
- Common drips: Magnesium, Insulin
Technology & Systems:
- EMR: EPIC
- New hire orientation: 8 hours
COVID-19 Policy:
All travelers must be COVID vaccinated. Medical and religious exemptions available upon request.
Local Candidate Policy:
Candidates with a taxable home address within 60 miles of the facility will be billed at a rate 10% lower.
Submission Requirements
- Minimum 1.5 years of recent Mother/Baby or Postpartum experience in a hospital setting
- BLS & NRP certifications
- Prior travel contract experience required
Profile Must Include:
- Work history/resume
- Home/taxable address or driver’s license
- Skills checklist (completed within 1 year)
- License verification
- References (required during onboarding)
Certification Requirements
- Required: BLS, NRP
- State License: Iowa (Compact license accepted)
About the Facility
UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa Methodist is a regional medical center and teaching hospital with 370 staffed beds and nearly 4,000 employees. Known for its excellence in cancer care, cardiology, trauma services, and maternity care, the facility offers comprehensive programs and has a rich history in medical education and innovation.
Address: 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA
Website: UnityPoint Health
About The Judge Group
Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizations
across the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied health
professionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge’s seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, and
regulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions
with the right talent.