RN Labor and Delivery

RN Labor and Delivery

Location: Albany, New York (Onsite) Work Type: Contract (90 Days) Schedule: 3 Days / Week (12-Hour Shifts) Hours: 36 Hours per Week

Experience Required: Minimum 2 Years

Shift Details

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM 7:30 AM
• Schedule: Monday Friday (3 shifts/week)
• 36 Hours per Week

The RN Labor and Delivery is responsible for providing comprehensive care to mothers and newborns throughout the childbirth process, including labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care (LDRP model). This role involves monitoring maternal and fetal health, assisting during delivery, and educating families while ensuring high-quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Excellence

• Provide care throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum stages
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Support and coach patients during labor

Clinical Monitoring & Intervention

• Assess patient condition and respond to changes
• Assist physicians during delivery procedures
• Perform newborn assessments and act as Baby RN when required
• Ensure patient safety during high-risk situations

Care Coordination & Education

• Educate families on newborn care and postpartum recovery
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
• Support discharge planning and patient education

Specialized Support

• Assist in Operating Room (OR) settings when required
• Work within LDRP model units (Level 1 & Level 3 care environments)
• Provide care in special care nursery settings when needed

Must-Have Qualifications

• Active RN License (State of New York or Compact)
• Minimum 2+ years of Labor & Delivery experience
• LDRP experience (Mandatory)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• NRP Certification (Required)
• Ability to work night shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Level 1 / Level 3 L&D units
• Experience in Operating Room (OR) support
• Previous travel RN experience

Core Competencies

• Critical thinking and clinical judgment
• Strong communication skills
• Patient-centered care
• Ability to work in high-pressure environments
• Team collaboration

Work Environment

• Labor & Delivery Unit
• Hospital-based acute care setting
• High-acuity maternal and neonatal care environment

Additional Requirements

• Must be open to contract/travel assignment
• Must be available for night shifts
• Must be open to onsite work in Albany, NY