Registered Nurse – NICU/Postpartum (Maternal Child Health Float) - RNNPLN


NY - Ithaca Location
Ithaca, New York
Locations: Ithaca, Binghamton, Cayuga Heights, Elmira
Posted On: April 08, 2026
Last Day to Apply: April 15, 2026
Pay: From $2,800 per week

Job Title: Registered Nurse – NICU/Postpartum (Maternal Child Health Float)
Location: Ithaca, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift (3x12)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Maternal Child Health team in a float role between NICU and Postpartum units. The RN will provide professional, direct patient care to a designated group of patients, ensuring comprehensive support for both mothers and newborns.

This role requires flexibility, strong clinical expertise, and the ability to independently manage couplet care while adapting to both NICU and Postpartum environments.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct patient care in accordance with nursing standards and scope of practice
  • Float between NICU and Postpartum units as needed
  • Provide comprehensive care for mother-baby couplets independently
  • Perform patient assessments, monitoring, and data collection
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Evaluate patient progress and adjust care as needed
  • Address physical, emotional, psychological, educational, and spiritual patient needs
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
  • Follow guidelines and best practices from recognized maternal-child health organizations (e.g., AWHONN, ACOG, NNA, AORN)
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Required Education

  • Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS)

Required Certifications & Licensure

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 3+ years of NICU experience
  • Minimum 3+ years of Postpartum experience
  • Prior experience floating between NICU and Postpartum units required
  • Proven ability to care for mother-baby couplets independently
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.

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