Obstetrics RN
Cooperstown, New York
Bassett Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Obstetrics

Location

• Cooperstown, New York

Employment Type

• Long-Term Assignment (LTA)

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks

Shift Details

• 12-hour shifts: 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM
• 8-week scheduling cycle including every other weekend and holiday
• Efforts made to accommodate preferred shifts and block scheduling when possible, but not guaranteed
• Clinicians generally have a consistent schedule pattern without routine switching between day and night shifts
• May be asked to temporarily adjust shifts based on staffing needs

Unit Overview

• Obstetrics/Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (OB/LDRP) unit
• Average monthly deliveries: 80–90 (varies by month)
• Mix of experienced RNs and new graduates gaining specialized OB experience
• Travelers play an essential role supporting patient care, especially due to new graduate RNs
• Unit specifics:

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Labor, Delivery, Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP) within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Prior travel experience
• OB/GYN experience

Holiday Coverage

• Must work every other holiday, similar to full-time staff
• Holiday requests approved based on unit needs

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Immunizations and health screenings required before onboarding:

  • MMR
  • Hepatitis B
  • Influenza vaccine (annual)
  • Varicella
  • Tuberculosis test and annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit test (for respiratory protection)
• Physical/Health statement required
• Background and credential verifications required:

  • Criminal background check
  • Education verification
  • Employment verification
  • Professional references (2)
  • National and state sex offender registry checks
• Drug screening required
• Completion of unit-specific competencies and exams:

  • Core competencies
  • Unit exam
  • Skills checklist
• Submission of professional profile including resume, skills checklist, license verification, and certifications prior to submission

This position is ideal for experienced OB RNs comfortable with varied shifts and holiday coverage, who are ready to support a busy OB unit with a mix of new graduates and experienced staff.