Location: Ithaca, NY
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule Options:
Day Shift: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week
Night Shift: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week
Hours: 36 hours/week
We are seeking an experienced Mother/Baby Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborns in an acute care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical skills, patient education expertise, and a family-centered approach to care.
Provide comprehensive postpartum care to mothers following vaginal and cesarean deliveries
Assess, monitor, and document maternal and newborn conditions
Support breastfeeding initiation, education, and newborn care instruction
Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols
Monitor vital signs, pain levels, lochia, incision sites, and infant feeding/output
Educate patients and families on postpartum recovery, newborn care, and safe sleep practices
Collaborate with OB providers, lactation consultants, pediatric teams, and interdisciplinary staff
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific requirements apply)
Minimum 1 year of recent Mother/Baby or Postpartum nursing experience
BLS certification (AHA preferred)
Experience in a high-volume postpartum or women’s services unit
NRP certification
Strong patient education and family-centered care skills
For more details contact at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.