Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery - 26-00506
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Job DescriptionJob Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & DeliveryProfession Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty Labor and Delivery Shift & Schedule * Shift Type: Night Shift * Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week * Shift Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM Contract Details * Assignment Type: Contract * Contract Length: 13 weeks Location - Syracuse, NYPosition Summary The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive obstetric care to patients during labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn transition. This role requires flexibility to float between Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery units and strong clinical expertise in obstetric nursing within an acute care hospital setting. Key Responsibilities * Provide direct nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients and newborns * Monitor maternal and fetal status, including fetal heart rate interpretation * Assist with and circulate during cesarean sections * Scrub for cesarean sections (preferred) * Support vaginal and operative deliveries in collaboration with physicians and midwives * Provide immediate postpartum and newborn care * Float between Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery units as needed * Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans * Administer medications and IV therapies per provider orders * Educate patients and families on labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care * Accurately document all care in the electronic medical record * Respond effectively to obstetric emergencies and participate in rapid response situations * Maintain compliance with patient safety, infection control, and regulatory standards Required Qualifications * Active New York State RN license * BLS certification (must be current or able to recertify) * Minimum of 1.5 years of recent Labor & Delivery experience (within the past 2 years) in an acute care hospital of similar size and acuity * Demonstrated experience circulating cesarean sections (required) * Ability to work independently with minimal orientation and supervision * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills Preferred Qualifications * Experience scrubbing cesarean sections * Experience floating between L&D, Postpartum, and Nursery units * EPIC Electronic Medical Records experience * Experience in large hospitals or trauma centers Traveler Eligibility Requirements * Travelers must have prior experience in hospitals of equal or greater size and acuity * No history of professional license or certification suspension or investigation * No history of professional liability claims Pre-Employment Requirements * Verification of legal right to work in the United States * Successful completion of pre-employment health clearance * Drug screening and criminal background check Professional Competencies * Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills * Ability to manage acute obstetric situations * Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams For more details reach at or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.