Travel NICU and Postpartum RN - $2,898 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Postpartum Registered Nurse - Travel RN Assignment in Ithaca, NY

Join a dedicated Maternal Child Health team in Ithaca, NY, in the beautiful Finger Lakes region. This 13-week postpartum nursing travel assignment is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to postpartum mothers and newborns in a collaborative, family-focused unit.

Job Details

• Position: Postpartum Registered Nurse
• Type: Travel RN
• Location: Ithaca, NY
• Start Date: 8/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,580-$2,720

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York
• Postpartum nursing experience required
• Ability to independently care for mother/baby couplets
• At least 1 year of nursing experience in a Maternal Child Health, postpartum, or mother-baby setting
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to recognize changes in patient condition quickly
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment
• Excellent communication, patient education, and family support skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to postpartum mothers and newborns in a mother-baby unit
• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor physical, emotional, and educational needs
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Support and educate patients and families throughout the postpartum experience
• Prioritize care for mother/baby couplets and respond appropriately to changing patient needs
• Collaborate with unit leadership and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to promote safe, high-quality care
• Maintain current knowledge of postpartum nursing practices, policies, and standards
• Serve as a resource to peers and contribute to a positive, supportive unit culture

Apply now for this exciting New York nursing job and join a compassionate maternal child health team in Ithaca, NY.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #507140. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Postpartum

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