Local Contract Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $80 per hour

About the role

Equiliem is seeking a local contract RN Labor and Delivery nurse for a position in Bronx, New York. The role starts 11/02/2026, lasts 13 weeks, with 36 hours per week on 12‑hour day shifts. We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional care to mothers and newborns throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum process. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical expertise in labor and delivery nursing, fetal monitoring, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and conscious sedation, while maintaining a patient-centered approach in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, recovery, and the immediate postpartum period.
• Assess and monitor maternal and fetal well-being, recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition.
• Assist physicians and certified nurse midwives during labor, delivery procedures, and emergency situations.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products in accordance with facility policies.
• Perform IV insertions and phlebotomy procedures safely and efficiently.
• Monitor patients receiving conscious sedation and provide appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Educate patients and families regarding the labor and delivery process, newborn care, and postpartum recovery.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the highest quality patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years of IV insertion experience
• Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience
• Minimum 2 years of conscious sedation experience
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited nursing program
• Current, active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Primary Source Verification of RN License and Registration through the New York State Department of Education (NYSED)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Ideal Candidate

An experienced Labor & Delivery RN with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing compassionate care to mothers and newborns in a dynamic acute care setting.