RN Lactation Specialist
Queens, NY
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,085/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), Lactation Specialist Forest Hills, NY. The Lactation Specialist provides breastfeeding education and support, leads daily discharge classes, and completes assessments related to breastfeeding care. The role includes reviewing relevant documentation in the electronic health record.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 8:00 AM4:00 PM, Monday through Friday; alternative schedules of 9:00 AM5:00 PM or 10:00 AM6:00 PM may be considered. Minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials certification
- Additional Information:
- Provide breastfeeding education and support.
- Conduct daily discharge classes.
- Complete breastfeeding-related assessments.
- Review breastfeeding documentation in the electronic health record.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Nurses
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