Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Labor and Delivery
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Registered Nurse Maternal Child Health Ithaca, NY. This role involves providing direct patient care within the Maternal Child Health department, supporting both postpartum and labor and delivery services. The nurse will collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans while ensuring patient and family needs are prioritized. The position requires expertise in postpartum care and the ability to independently care for mother and baby pairs, often staffing postpartum units.
Job Details:
Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or higher, completion of Post Partum nursing training, current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, and at least 1 year of clinical experience in postpartum or labor and delivery nursing.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, cross-training in Labor and Delivery or NICU, and familiarity with AWHONN standards.
Additional Information: The nurse will be responsible for caring for mother and infant couplets, assessing patients physical, emotional, and developmental needs, and participating in multidisciplinary team interventions. Critical thinking and person-centered care are essential for success in this role. The position involves working in a dedicated postpartum unit equipped for individualized and family-centered infant care.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1299137. 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: Registered Nurse / Post Partum Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Ithaca, NY
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Health Departmentunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maternal-Fetal Medicineunmatched
Maternal/Child Nursingunmatched
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Perinatal Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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