OB/LDRP 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 and are not expected to routinely switch 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 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

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Preferred: Minimum 3 years of obstetrics nursing experience
• Candidates with less than 3 years of OB experience may be considered if they have prior travel experience or have worked in a specialized OB setting
• Certifications:

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

Prior Travel Experience

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

Holiday Coverage

• Required to 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 prior to onboarding:

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

  • Criminal background check
  • Education and employment verification
  • Professional references (2)
  • National and state sex offender registry checks
  • License verification (including Nursys)
• Skills and competency assessments:

  • Core competencies
  • Unit exam
  • Skills checklist
• Drug screening required
• Submission requirements include resume, skills checklist, license verification, BLS, and any additional certifications

This position offers a dynamic obstetrics nursing role with a supportive team environment and a structured scheduling system, ideal for experienced RNs or those with specialized OB travel experience.