Registered Nurse - Mother/Baby

St Luke; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/Relocation Bonus Available

Shift Differential Nights/Weekends

Certification Pay

Job summary

St. Luke’s Meridian Hospital is seeking a postpartum nurse to join the Women’s Unit, delivering evidence-based care to mothers and newborns.

This role offers full- and part-time night shifts (7:00 pm–7:30 am), with additional PTO for night work and certification pay for national credentials, in a 10-bed labor/postpartum unit. Qualified candidates have 1+ year of RN experience in postpartum/mother-baby care, an RN license in the state of practice, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• RN must have 1+ years of postpartum/mother-baby experience.
• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide postpartum and newborn care education to patients and families.
• Monitor maternal and infant well-being and respond to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high‑quality outcomes.
• Adhere to AWHONN staffing ratios and unit standards.

Skills

Postpartum care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Nursing Degree

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

At St. Luke’s, our patients come from all walks of life and so do we! We strive to foster an environment that embraces our employees' unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives which drives our exceptional, patient-centered care. If you're looking for a place where you can grow in your personal life, in your career, and in your community, St. Luke's may be just the place for you.

SIGN-ON/RELOCATION BONUS AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE HIRES!

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL FOR NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS!

Unit Overview

At our Meridian Hospital, our Women’s Unit delivers comprehensive, evidence‑based care to patients throughout their postpartum recovery. Our postpartum nurses are highly skilled in supporting new mothers and newborns following delivery, providing education, clinical assessment, and compassionate care during this critical transition. The team expertly manages routine and high‑risk postpartum needs, monitors maternal and infant well‑being, and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary providers to ensure safe, high‑quality outcomes for every family.

The unit fosters a strong team culture built on collaboration, mutual support, and shared accountability. Nurses are encouraged to pursue ongoing professional development through education, specialty certification, and participation in shared governance and quality initiatives. Meridian Hospital is proud to be a Six-Time Magnet® Designated Recipient for Nursing Excellence.

What you can expect from this role

• Full Time and Part Time nights available (7:00p-7:30a)
• Additional PTO hours for night shift employees
• Certification pay for national certifications (e.g., C-EFM, RNC-OB)
• 10-bed labor unit and 10-bed postpartum unit
• 125 births/month
• 4 triage rooms
• 2 dedicated OR suites on floor with 3 recovery bays
• Continued education/certification opportunities
• Adhere to AWHONN standard staffing ratios

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Nursing Degree
• Experience: 1+ years of RN experience; currently seeking postpartum/mother-baby experience
• Licenses/Certifications: Current RN licensure from the State of Practice and Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association or American Red

What's In It For You

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Personify Health Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.