Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery Per Diem

Cayuga Medical Center

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Labor & Delivery RN 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 effectively to obstetric emergencies to help ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for both mother and baby. The position is onsite at Arnot Health, per diem, with 12-hour shifts scheduled for Day/Evening or Evening/Night. The standard 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.

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 immediate postpartum periods.
• Document all 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.
• Utilize resources appropriately, prioritizing patient needs and maintaining safety at all times.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, quality improvement initiatives, and unit goals.
• Uphold Arnot Health's core values: accountability, compassion, communication, collaboration, and ethical care.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits are offered generally to Arnot Health employees.
• This position offers benefits in addition to the standard hourly rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree