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Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Ithaca, NY

Explore a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) travel nursing contract in Ithaca, New York. Join a collaborative Maternal Child Health team and provide compassionate, person-centered care to laboring patients, postpartum families, and newborns in a supportive birth center environment. This on-site travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced L&D nurse seeking a rewarding New York healthcare job in the scenic Finger Lakes region, known for outdoor recreation, a vibrant community, and a welcoming college-town atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Ithaca, New York
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Contract: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 22, 2026
• End Date: February 20, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Maternal Child Health unit with Labor & Delivery, postpartum, neonatal, operating room, and recovery services

Labor & Delivery Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in New York
• Labor & Delivery nursing experience required; postpartum nursing experience preferred
• Strong assessment, prioritization, clinical judgment, and communication skills
• Ability to provide care across a range of maternal and newborn needs, from uncomplicated cases to high-acuity situations
• Willingness to float on a rotational basis within Maternal Child Health and, as needed, to other hospital departments
• Flexibility to work weekends and varying schedules based on unit needs; block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Successful completion of required clinical competency, professional verification, screening, and onboarding requirements

Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized nursing care to patients and families throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the postpartum period
• Assess maternal, fetal, newborn, psychological, emotional, developmental, and educational needs
• Recognize normal findings, identify deviations from expected conditions, and respond promptly to changes in patient status
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient-centered care plans in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Prioritize planned and unanticipated care needs using sound clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills
• Demonstrate competency with the technical skills required for Labor & Delivery and Maternal Child Health nursing
• Support safe care transitions and connect patients and families with appropriate clinical, educational, and community resources
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable nursing standards, policies, procedures, and evidence-based practices
• Serve as a clinical resource to peers and contribute to a respectful, collaborative care environment

Schedule & Location

This is an on-site night-shift travel nursing assignment in Ithaca, NY, a scenic Finger Lakes community known for its natural beauty, cultural opportunities, and accessible outdoor activities. Scheduling is determined by unit needs, and candidates should be prepared for a flexible schedule that may include weekends and rotational floating.

Apply now to join the Maternal Child Health team as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Ithaca, New York.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.