Labor and Delivery RN
Cooperstown, NY
Access Healthcare
3x13 hrs
$2,722/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x13 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Labor and Delivery Nurse or (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery
Location: Cooperstown, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)
Unit Overview
- Labor/Delivery/Recovery (LDR) unit with 4 LDR rooms, each featuring a private bath, shower, and spa tub
- 8 postpartum rooms equipped with refrigerators and fold-out couches
- Operating rooms available for Caesarean births
- Special care nursery on site
- Average monthly deliveries: 80–90 (varies by month)
- Team includes a mix of experienced RNs and new graduates gaining OB experience
- Travelers play an essential role supporting patient care due to the number of new graduate RNs
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
- Minimum of 3 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN or equivalent)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- OB/GYN nursing experience
Contract Details
- Contract length: Approximately 13 weeks
- Holiday coverage: Required to work every other holiday, similar to full-time staff; holiday requests are approved based on unit needs
Additional Information
- Night shift RN travel contract openings may become available
- Travelers are critical to maintaining unit staffing and supporting new graduate nurses
This opportunity is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs who enjoy a dynamic OB unit and are comfortable supporting a team with varying levels of experience.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Cooperstown, NY
As a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Cooperstown, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Cooperstown, NY is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 80°F, and winter lows can drop to about 15°F.
- Short term rentals can be found, but availability may vary depending on the season due to the town's popularity as a tourist destination.
- Cooperstown is more car-friendly, as public transportation options are limited.
- The population is relatively homogeneous, with a mix of older residents due to its retirement appeal.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and outdoor-related injuries.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Cooperstown offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for local farm-to-table dining.
- It is also home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, several art galleries, and outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and fishing.
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