Travel Nurse RN - Labor & Delivery in Ithaca, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Labor & Delivery
Location: Ithaca, NY
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Labor and Delivery / Postpartum Registered Nurse

Location

Ithaca, NY

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | Onsite | Floating to other hospital departments on a rotational basis expected

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a designated group of patients within the Maternal Child Health department, addressing physical, psychological, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs
• Assess patients and families with needs ranging from uncomplicated to highly complex, recognizing normal parameters and deviations using a person-centered care approach
• Develop and prioritize care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health team, addressing both expected and unanticipated needs
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions and proactively addressing potential and actual problems
• Facilitate linkage of patients and families with other disciplines and services as needed
• Float on a rotational basis to other hospital departments outside of Maternal Child Health as required by unit needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Demonstrated Labor and Delivery clinical experience
• Ability to work night shifts with flexible scheduling based on unit needs, including weekends with no weekend maximum
• Willingness and ability to float to other hospital departments on a rotational basis
• Familiarity with governing body standards applicable to Maternal Child Health (AWHONN, ACOG, NNA, AORN)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Postpartum nursing experience
• Experience in L&D OR/PACU or NICU settings
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a clinical resource to peers

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice across a comprehensive Maternal Child Health service line including Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and related specialty areas
• Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment focused on person-centered care