Registered Nurse-Mother Infant Unit

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Mother Infant Unit. You will provide direct nursing care to a postpartum dyad, monitor mother and newborn, and respond to clinical changes during night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM.

You must have at least one year of acute RN experience in obstetric or pediatric settings, hold an NJ RN license, and maintain BLS certification. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and compassionate patient education.

Qualifications

• One year minimum of acute RN women and children's experience.
• Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.
• Current NJ-RN License and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care for postpartum mothers and newborns.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality.
• Educate patients and families about post-partum care and newborn needs.

Skills

Nursing

Acute care

Education

NLN accredited School of Nursing

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.

Short Description

The Registered RN is a professional care-giver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self. Follows established policies and procedures. Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors. Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management and physicians. Applies Cooper core values. Other duties as required.

Overview

The Mother Infant Unit consists of 24 beds (between the 3rd and 5th floor of the Dorrance Building). This unit specializes in the care of the post-partum couplet. The care includes frequent assessments for post-partum complications of the mother and newborn including but not limited to preeclampsia, post-partum hemorrhage, and infant hypoglycemia. This unit specializes in offering emotional support to the new dyad while also providing extensive teaching and crucial education prior to discharge

Experience Required

One year minimum of acute RN women and children's experience required.

Education Requirements

Graduate ofNLN accredited School of Nursing

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse); Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers);certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NALS, PALS)

Special Requirements

Full time,7PM-7AM, weekends and holidays required.

Salary Min ($)

USD $48.72

Salary Max ($)

USD $73.64