RN Obstetrics (OB/LDRP)
Cooperstown, New York
Bassett Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Obstetrics

Location

• Cooperstown, New York

Employment Type

• Long-Term Assignment (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 consistent shift patterns; temporary shift changes may be requested based on staffing needs

Unit Overview

• Obstetrics/Labor, Delivery, Recovery, Postpartum (OB/LDRP) unit
• Average monthly deliveries: 80–90 (varies by month)
• Team includes a mix of experienced RNs and new graduates gaining OB experience
• Travelers play an essential role supporting patient care, especially assisting new graduate RNs
• Unit features:

  • 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 Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Minimum of 1 year of Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum (LDRP) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in OB/GYN nursing
• Certifications:

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

Prior Travel Experience

• Considered favorably if less than 3 years OB experience, but not explicitly required

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 (TB) test and annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit test
  • Physical/Health statement
• Background and credential verifications required:

  • Criminal background check
  • Professional references (2)
  • Employment and education verification
  • National and state sex offender registry checks
  • Resume and skills checklist submission
  • Drug screening
  • License verification (Nursys)
• Completion of unit-specific competencies and exams:

  • Core competencies
  • Unit exam
  • Skills checklist
• Required forms:

  • Security credentials acknowledgment
  • Confidentiality agreement

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized OB unit with a supportive team and a structured schedule, ideal for experienced OB nurses or those with prior travel experience seeking a long-term assignment.