First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/22/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Details
- Job Title: NICU/Postpartum RN
- Term: 13-Week Long Term Assignment (LTA)
- Dates: 06/28/2026 – 09/26/2026
- Shift: 18:45 – 07:15 (Night Shift) | 12-hour shifts
- On-Call: Yes (Required)
Role Overview
This position is within the Maternal Child Health department. The selected RN will provide direct patient care, working collaboratively with unit leadership under the governing standards of AWONN, ACOG, NNA, and AORN.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements
- Couplet Care Specialty: Candidates must have solid Postpartum experience and the ability to independently care for mother/baby couplets, as the traveler will staff the Postpartum unit frequently.
- Clinical Scope: Deliver structured, person-centered care encompassing the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs of families.
- Critical Thinking: Proactively identify deviations from normal parameters in neonatal and maternal health and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Collaborative Practice: Act as a resource to peers and seamlessly coordinate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Unit Description: The Cayuga Birthplace
Opened in 2014 and located on the first floor, this state-of-the-art maternal-child health wing features:
- 6 Labor and Delivery (L&D) Rooms & 2 Labor Triage Rooms
- 11 Postpartum Rooms
- Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), featuring 4 single-family NICU rooms designed for individualized, family-centered infant care.
- Dedicated Cesarean Section Surgical Operating Room & PACU within the suite.
- Note: Staff in this unit are Postpartum trained and cross-trained to L&D, NICU, or both.
Position Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in NICU, Postpartum, or Mother/Baby care.
- Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
- Certifications: BLS/AHA, NRP, and other standard maternal/neonatal certifications as required by the facility.
NICU/Postpartum RN
Order ID: CCA-38374 | Location: Ithaca, NY
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
