Job Title: Registered Nurse – Maternal Child Health
Location: Ithaca, NY 14850
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights | 3 shifts per week
Pay Rate: $60 – $64 per hour
Employment Type: Contract
Position Overview:
A respected healthcare facility in Ithaca, NY is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to support its Maternal Child Health Unit on a 13-week contract. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to postpartum patients and their newborns in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality nursing care in the Maternal Child Health Unit, including postpartum recovery and newborn care
Collaborate with nursing leadership to maintain compliance with AWONN, ACOG, AORN, and other relevant clinical standards
Perform patient assessments, data collection, and develop individualized care plans
Monitor and document patient responses, modifying treatment plans as needed
Address a full spectrum of patient needs including physical, emotional, psychological, educational, and spiritual care
Requirements:
License: Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York
Education: Minimum of an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS)
Certifications:
BLS – Required upon hire
ACLS, PALS, NRP – Must be obtained within 6 months of start date
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Previous experience in postpartum or maternal child health nursing strongly preferred