Labor & Delivery/Postpartum RN
Ithaca College, New York
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery/Postpartum RN

Location: Ithaca, New York
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care within the Maternal Child Health department.
• Collaborate with unit leadership and follow nursing scope of practice guidelines relevant to Maternal Child Health.
• Assess patients and families with needs ranging from uncomplicated to highly complex.
• Use person-centered care to develop and prioritize care plans.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in clinical decision-making and problem-solving.
• Perform technical nursing skills competently and stay current with policies and procedures.
• Act as a resource to peers and facilitate coordination with other disciplines and services.
• Labor and Delivery experience is required; postpartum experience is preferred.
• Floating to other hospital departments (outside Maternal Child Health) on a rotational basis is expected.
• Scheduling is based on unit needs; weekend maximums are not guaranteed, and specific day requests may not be accommodated. Block scheduling may be considered but is not guaranteed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Minimum of 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, current and valid throughout assignment.
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
• Current AWHONN/Fetal Heart Monitoring certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Valid driver’s license.

Health & Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or agency declination (optional).
• MMR: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; titers must show results for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella individually. If negative/equivocal, vaccination documentation required.
• Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccine series required; vaccination documentation required if titer negative/equivocal.
• Tdap: Must be current within the last 10 years or have a specific declination form.
• Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, 3 vaccine series, or specific declination form required.
• TB Test: Must have one of the following within required timeframes:

  • Two PPD skin tests (one within 12 months, one within 3 months), or
  • One Quantiferon/Spot test within 12 months.
  • Past positive TB requires chest x-ray within 12 months.
• Annual Fit Test for respiratory protection within the last 12 months, completed prior to start. On-site fit testing available if needed.
• Physical/Health Statement within the past 12 months confirming clearance with no restrictions, including vitals and vision screening.
• Drug Screen: 9+ panel excluding marijuana (testing for marijuana is prohibited and results including it will be rejected).

Documentation & Verification

• Submission of a detailed resume accounting for all employment and gaps in the last 7 years, including education history with degree titles and graduation dates.
• Two professional references: one supervisor reference from the last 12 months and one supervisor or peer reference from the last 3 years.
• Verification of most recent employment.
• Completion of background checks including national and county criminal searches covering all counties lived and worked in the last 7 years.
• Valid US driver’s license or state ID (not expired).
• Color headshot photo (professional, no filters, JPEG format).
• Signed and dated job description and other required agency forms and acknowledgments.
• Completion of agency-specific self-study packets, quizzes, and code of conduct acknowledgments.
• Completion of a pharmacology exam.

Additional Information

• Floating to other hospital departments outside of Maternal Child Health (such as OR/PACU, NICU) is part of the role on a rotational basis.
• Scheduling is unit-driven with limited flexibility; weekend shifts and specific day requests may not be accommodated.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a long-term assignment with a focus on maternal and child health in a hospital setting.