Local Contract Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $80 per hour

Equiliem is seeking a local contract nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a local contract nursing job in Bronx, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum process. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in labor and delivery nursing, fetal monitoring, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and conscious sedation, while maintaining a patient-centered approach in a fast-paced environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years of IV insertion experience
• Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience
• Minimum 2 years of conscious sedation experience
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited nursing program
• Current, active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Primary Source Verification of RN License and Registration through the New York State Department of Education (NYSED)

Required Certifications

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

Language Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Read English
• Write English
• Speak English

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period.
• Assess and monitor maternal and fetal well-being, recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition.
• Assist physicians and certified nurse midwives during labor, delivery procedures, and emergency situations.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products in accordance with facility policies.
• Perform IV insertions and phlebotomy procedures safely and efficiently.
• Monitor patients receiving conscious sedation and provide appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Educate patients and families regarding the labor and delivery process, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the highest quality patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• New York State RN License
• Primary Source Verification of RN License through NYSED
• AHA BLS Certification
• AHA ACLS Certification
• NRP Certification

Ideal Candidate:
An experienced Labor & Delivery RN with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing compassionate care to mothers and newborns in a dynamic acute care setting.