Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Per Diem

Cayuga Medical Center

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered care to expectant mothers throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. The role includes assessing maternal and fetal well-being, monitoring labor progress, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, supporting families during childbirth, and responding to obstetric emergencies to promote safe, high-quality outcomes for mother and baby. This is an onsite, per diem position with 12-hour shifts scheduled for Day/Evening or Evening/Night. The standard pay rate is $46.50 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program and eligible to obtain a New York State limited permit.
Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure.
BLS required within 90 days.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including repetitive hand and finger use; lifting and carrying light loads up to 40 pounds; stooping and kneeling; sitting, walking, or standing for extended periods; operating job-related equipment; and supporting patients with mobility and positioning.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Stroke certifications obtained before completion of the introductory period.

Responsibilities

Perform continuous, thorough physiologic, psychological, and cognitive assessments for laboring patients.
Develop individualized nursing diagnoses and patient-centered care plans, including expected outcomes.
Provide safe, skillful, compassionate care throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period.
Document patient care accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner.
Respond effectively to obstetric emergencies, following protocols and maintaining composure.
Educate patients and families on care plans, expectations, and postpartum needs.
Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
Use resources appropriately, prioritize patient needs, and maintain safety.
Participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and unit goals.
Uphold Arnot Health's core values of accountability, compassion, communication, collaboration, and ethical care.