Registered Nurse – NICU/Postpartum (Maternal Child Health Float) - RNNPLN

NavitasPartners•Ithaca, NY

21h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Maternal Child Health team in a float role between NICU and Postpartum units. The RN will provide professional, direct patient care to a designated group of patients, ensuring comprehensive support for both mothers and newborns. This role requires flexibility, strong clinical expertise, and the ability to independently manage couplet care while adapting to both NICU and Postpartum environments.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of NICU experience
Minimum 3+ years of Postpartum experience
Prior experience floating between NICU and Postpartum units required
Proven ability to care for mother-baby couplets independently
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS)
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient care in accordance with nursing standards and scope of practice
Float between NICU and Postpartum units as needed
Provide comprehensive care for mother-baby couplets independently
Perform patient assessments, monitoring, and data collection
Develop and implement individualized care plans
Evaluate patient progress and adjust care as needed
Address physical, emotional, psychological, educational, and spiritual patient needs
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Follow guidelines and best practices from recognized maternal-child health organizations (e.g., AWHONN, ACOG, NNA, AORN)
Maintain accurate and timely documentation