Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery NIGHTS Position Type: Short-Term, Temporary (3 months) Location: Syracuse, NY Hours: 12-hour shifts Salary: $67 per hour Work Authorization: Applicants must have authorization to work for any U.S. employer without requiring sponsorship. You help bring life into the world — and hold space for families when it matters most.
As a Labor & Delivery RN, you are more than a nurse — you’re a calm voice in chaos, a steady hand in transition, and a guardian of both joy and safety. Whether it’s a first breath or a complicated C-section, you show up with confidence, compassion, and clinical skill to carry families through one of life’s most unforgettable moments.
This is not just a job. It’s a calling — and your shift begins when the rest of the world is asleep.
What You'll Do:
Care for laboring patients, postpartum mothers, and newborns with vigilance and empathy
Float between Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery units as needed
Circulate and scrub for C-sections with surgical precision and focus
Provide emotional and physical support to patients and families throughout their birth journey
Perform comprehensive maternal and neonatal assessments
Monitor fetal heart tones, labor progression, and vital signs
Administer medications and respond to emergent changes in patient status
Accurately document in EPIC and follow hospital protocols
Uphold the highest standards of infection control and patient safety
Who You Are:
A Registered Nurse licensed in New York State
BLS certified and eligible to recertify
Experienced in L&D, Postpartum, and Nursery, with at least 1.5 years of acute care within the past 2 years
Proficient in circulating and scrubbing C-sections
Comfortable in fast-paced environments and floating between units
Skilled with EPIC EMR (preferred)
Emotionally intelligent, adaptable, and a clear communicator
Available for night shifts, including every other weekend and some holidays
Why This Matters:
Because every delivery is more than a medical event — it’s someone’s beginning. And while no two births are ever the same, one constant remains: you. Your presence, your care, your steady guidance in the unknown.
Be the one who makes a difference from the very first breath. Submit your resume today.
For more than thirty years, Penda Aiken, Inc. has committed itself to serving New York State, solidifying our position as a leading talent acquisition firm in the Northeast. Our team of industry experts collaborates closely with top-tier companies and exceptional candidates, providing personalized guidance to ensure the best possible results for everyone involved.
Partnering with Penda Aiken Inc. means positioning yourself for success. We provide access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits such as healthcare and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off (PTO), all delivered with personalized attention.
Penda Aiken, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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