First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/15/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Labor & Delivery / Postpartum RN
Job ID: CCA-71653
Location: Ithaca, NY
Department: Labor & Delivery (L&D 1155)
Assignment Dates: 11/15/2026 – 02/13/2027
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
Experience Required: 2 years
On-Call: Yes
Floating: Required on a rotational basis to other hospital departments
Unit Areas: L&D, Postpartum, L&D OR/PACU, and NICU
Critical Submission Guardrails
- Specialty: Labor & Delivery experience required.
- Postpartum Experience: Preferred.
- Experience: 2 years required per requisition.
- Schedule: Night shift; scheduling depends on unit needs.
- Weekends: No maximum weekend requirement.
- Availability: Candidates with specific day-of-week scheduling restrictions will not be considered.
- Floating: Must be willing to float outside Maternal Child Health to other hospital departments on a rotational basis.
- Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed; requests may be considered.
- Time Off: RTO must be discussed at the time of offer. Additional scheduling requests are not guaranteed.
- Certifications: Not specified in the provided requisition; verify required credentials before submission.
Job Summary & Clinical Scope
- Provide direct nursing care to labor and delivery and maternal-child health patients.
- Assess maternal and family needs, recognize normal and abnormal clinical findings, and prioritize care based on patient acuity.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans using a patient- and family-centered approach.
- Respond to expected and unexpected clinical events using sound judgment and critical thinking.
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and connect patients and families with appropriate services.
- Maintain clinical competency and follow applicable nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
Unit Highlights
- Six labor and delivery rooms.
- Two labor triage rooms.
- Eleven postpartum rooms.
- Level II NICU with four single-family NICU rooms.
- Dedicated cesarean section operating room and PACU within the L&D suite.
- Staff are postpartum-trained and cross-trained in L&D, NICU, or both.
Job ID: CCA-71653
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus