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Registered Nurse PD (Mother Infant)

Cottage Health·Santa Barbara, California

$71 - $71/hr·Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide supportive care for the mother and infant dyad within a Baby Friendly environment. Focus on family unity, self-care procedures, and education regarding both human milk and formula feeding.

The Mother Infant Unit consists of 24 rooms and 29 beds; 5 rooms can accommodate semi-private occupancy, and a Level I newborn nursery area designed for the purpose of providing respite when needed, observation of high risk infants, and a procedure room. The philosophy of the unit is to foster family unity in a Baby Friendly™ environment while respecting parental choices regarding feeding and rooming- in, providing safe and therapeutic care. Health Care providers in this area mimic those in the Birth Center with the inclusion of pediatric care providers and lactation specialists.

MIU provides supportive care of the mother/infant dyad with focus on the family, infant and self-care procedures and education. Both human milk and formula feeding are supported and educated to, with special emphasis on the benefits of human lactation.

Qualifications

  • California Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • American Heart Association (AHA)/APP Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • One year recent experience in Mother Infant Care required
  • Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education.
  • Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system.
  • Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion.
  • Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first.
  • We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.
  • Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law.
  • This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee.
  • Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices.
  • We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.
  • Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.
  • *Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity.
  • Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable.
  • Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program.
  • Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential.
  • For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards [https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards].

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Requirements

Requires a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license and certifications in BLS and NRP. Candidates must have at least one year of recent experience in Mother Infant Care.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Education
  • Basic Life Support
  • Pediatric Care
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Family-Centered Care
  • Lactation Support
  • Therapeutic Care
  • Mother Infant Care

Benefits

  • Shift Differentials
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • On-call Pay
  • Incentive Pay

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$71 - $71/hr
Location
Santa Barbara, California
Posted
Jun 19, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Cottage Health

Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion. Founded in 1888, the not-for-profit Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been serving the community...

Salary listed on 64 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

California Mother-Infant RN roles stay selective

Registered Nurse PD (Mother Infant) roles in California typically draw steady demand because hospitals need nurses who can support postpartum care, newborn assessment, and family education. Competition is often strongest for candidates with a current California RN license, BLS and NRP certification, and recent Mother Infant experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your recent unit experience matches the posting and prepare examples of mother-infant patient care.

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