Travel L&D Nurse Jobs in New York
Earn $2,800–$4,000/week as a travel labor & delivery RN in New York. NYC's Level IV perinatal centers, world-class high-risk MFM programs, and the highest housing stipends in the country make New York a premier L&D travel destination.
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Level IV Perinatal Centers
NYP Weill Cornell, NYP Columbia, and NYU Langone all hold Level IV maternal care designation — the highest in the US. These centers see the most complex high-risk OB cases nationally.
Highest GSA Housing Stipends
Manhattan GSA housing: $4,500–$5,500/month tax-free. These are among the highest housing stipends in the country and significantly boost your net take-home despite NY state tax.
Career-Defining MFM Experience
High-risk OB volume at NYC's perinatal centers is unmatched. A NYP or Montefiore L&D contract accelerates your MFM experience more than almost any other assignment in the US.
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Get Matched NowNew York Travel L&D RN Pay by Setting (2025)
All-in weekly packages include taxable base + tax-free housing stipend + tax-free meal stipend. NYC GSA housing stipend is among the highest in the US.
| Setting / Acuity | Weekly Package | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level IV MFM / High-Risk OB (NYP, NYU Langone) | $3,400–$4,000/wk | Most complex cases in country; ACLS + NRP + EFM required; RNC-OB preferred |
| Level III Perinatal — Major Academic (Montefiore, Bellevue) | $3,000–$3,600/wk | High-volume, high-acuity; diverse patient population; strong clinical exposure |
| NYC Health + Hospitals OB Units (11 system hospitals) | $2,800–$3,400/wk | Municipal system; safety-net perinatal care; consistent traveler demand |
| Community Hospital L&D — NYC Metro (Long Island, Westchester) | $2,600–$3,200/wk | Lower acuity; NRP required; good entry point for NY travel L&D |
| Upstate NY (Albany, Buffalo, Rochester) | $2,400–$3,000/wk | Lower cost of living; Level II–III perinatal centers; less competitive NY license queue |
| Mother-Baby / Postpartum (standalone) | $2,400–$2,800/wk | PP only assignments; NRP optional at some facilities |
Top New York Perinatal Centers for Travel L&D Nurses
NYP / Weill Cornell Medical Center
Manhattan
Level IV maternal care + Level IV NICU. Top-ranked perinatal program in NY. High-risk MFM referral center for tri-state area.
NYP / Columbia University Irving
Washington Heights
Level IV maternal-fetal medicine. One of the largest delivery volumes in NYC. Strong academic affiliate.
NYU Langone — Hassenfeld Children's
Manhattan / Brooklyn
Level IV NICU + high-risk L&D; expanding Brooklyn NICU campus.
Montefiore Medical Center
Bronx
Largest perinatal program in the Bronx. Level IV NICU. Busiest delivery unit serving under-resourced communities.
Lincoln Hospital
South Bronx
Busiest delivery volume in the Bronx by annual births. NYC Health + Hospitals system. High-acuity community OB.
Northwell / Cohen Children's / LIJ
Long Island
Level III+ perinatal center on Long Island. Good balance of volume and lower urban intensity for first-time NY travelers.
New York vs California vs Florida — Travel L&D Comparison
The three biggest L&D travel markets — key differences for labor & delivery RNs.
| Factor | New York 🗽 | California 🌁 | Florida 🌴 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Income Tax | 6.85–10.9% + NYC city | 9.3–13.3% | 0% |
| NLC Compact | No | No | Yes |
| License Timeline | 4–8 weeks | 6–10 weeks | 2–4 wks (Compact) |
| Mandatory OB Ratios | No (union contracts vary) | Yes — AB 394 (1:2 L&D) | No |
| Avg Weekly Package | $2,800–$4,000 | $3,200–$4,200 | $2,400–$3,200 |
| Level IV Perinatal Centers | 5 in NYC metro | 4 in CA | 3 in FL |
| Annual Births (state) | ~200,000 | ~420,000 | ~200,000 |
| High-Risk MFM Volume | Very High (NYC) | Highest (CA) | Moderate |
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