Labor and Delivery RN
Cooperstown, New York
Bassett Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Labor and Delivery

Location: Cooperstown, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Average monthly deliveries: 80–90 (varies by month)
• Unit mix: Experienced RNs and new graduates gaining OB experience
• Traveler role: Essential to support patient care, especially due to new graduate RNs
• Unit features:

  • 4 Labor/Delivery/Recovery rooms (each with private bath, shower, spa tub)
  • 8 postpartum rooms with refrigerators and fold-out couches
  • Operating rooms for Caesarean births
  • Special care nursery

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Preferred: 3+ years of OB nursing experience
• Candidates with less than 3 years may be considered if they have prior travel experience or have worked in a specialized OB setting

Certifications (Required)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certification (AWHONN/Fetal Heart Monitoring)

Licensure

• Valid RN license in New York (license verification required)

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work every other holiday, similar to full-time staff (holiday requests approved based on unit needs)
• Completion of unit-specific competencies and exams required prior to onboarding
• Required health screenings and immunizations include: MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza vaccine, TB test, Varicella, Fit test, and physical/health statement
• Background checks, professional references, and employment verifications required

Notes

• Shorter contract durations are not ideal due to coverage needs
• Additional night shift RN travel contracts may become available

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs who are comfortable working in a busy OB unit with a mix of new graduates and experienced staff, and who hold the necessary certifications and licensure.