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: Labor and Delivery/Postpartum RN
- Term: 13-Week Long Term Assignment (LTA)
- Dates: 06/22/2026 – 09/20/2026
- 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 at Cayuga Medical Center. 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
- Labor & Delivery Specialty: Candidates must have solid Labor and Delivery experience. Postpartum experience is highly preferred.
- Clinical Scope: Deliver structured, person-centered care encompassing the physical, psychological, emotional, educational, and spiritual needs of families.
- Critical Thinking: Proactively identify and respond to normal parameters, deviations, and abnormalities in maternal and neonatal status based on clinical experience.
- Collaborative Practice: Act as a resource to peers and coordinate seamlessly with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
Unit Description:
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 and family-centered infant care.
- Dedicated Cesarean Section Surgical Operating Room and 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 Labor & Delivery (required) with postpartum competency (preferred).
- 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.
Facility & Location Info
- Department: L&D (1155)
- Work Location: 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14850
- Region: New York (Finger Lakes Region)
Labor and Delivery/Postpartum RN
Order ID: CCA-37925 | 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
