Labor and Delivery RN
Cooperstown, New York
Bassett Medical Center

Travel RN Labor and Delivery Opportunity

Location: Cooperstown, New York
Specialty: RN Labor and Delivery
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12–13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Average Monthly Deliveries: 80–90 (varies by month)
• Unit Composition: Mix of experienced RNs and new graduates gaining OB experience
• Traveler Role: Essential support due to number of 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

Candidate Requirements

Experience

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

Prior Travel Experience

• Consideration given to candidates with prior travel experience (not explicitly required, but beneficial)

Certifications (Required)

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

Scheduling & Contract Details

• Contract Length: 12–13 weeks (shorter durations not ideal)
• Holiday Coverage: Travelers must work every other holiday, similar to full-time staff; holiday requests approved based on unit needs
• Additional night shift RN travel contracts may become available

Additional Credential Requirements

• Active nursing license (Nursys verification required)
• ACLS certification (optional but recommended)
• Various health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza Vaccine, TB Test, Annual TB Questionnaire
  • Physical/Health Statement
  • Drug Screen
• Professional requirements including:

  • Driver's License/State ID
  • 2 Professional References
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Resume and Employment Verification
  • Sex Offender Registry Checks (National and State)
  • Education Verification
  • Completion of facility-specific competencies, exams, and skills checklists

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 required certifications. Prior travel experience is a plus but not strictly required.