American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring an active IL license and advanced obstetric certifications.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Labor & Delivery department of an acute care, Level I trauma hospital
• 18-bed unit serving OB patients, including high risk antepartum, labor, delivery, and mother/baby care
• Night shifts available (3x12 or 4x12 from 18:00 to 06:30)
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Floating to pediatric unit or within hospital to meet needs is required
• Cerner charting system used; experience preferred
• Responsibilities include triage, antepartum and postpartum care, neonatal resuscitation, and high-risk obstetric care
• Assists with sterile vaginal exams, non-stress and oxytocin challenge tests, and labor assessment procedures
• Supports newborn care including APGAR scoring, radiant warmers, metabolic screening, and discharge teaching
• Must be able to assist with epidural management, Foley insertion, fundus and wound assessments
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Block scheduling may be discussed with manager
• Scrubs are provided for this role
• Must work at least 2 of 3 major holidays if scheduled
• Locals are accepted with no mileage restriction
• RTO ideally should not exceed 5 days for consideration

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required; must be in hand or provide proof of application with expected approval date
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, NRP, and Fetal Monitoring certifications required (AHA or Red Cross only; RQI not accepted)
• Expertise in antepartum, high risk deliveries, C-section circulation/recovery, mother/baby, Level I nursery, and postpartum care
• Proficiency in external and internal fetal monitoring, recognition, and treatment of abnormal fetal heart rates
• IV therapy, medication administration (including magnesium sulfate, Pitocin, antihypertensives, prostaglandins), and pain management skills required
• Must not have been a permanent or PRN employee at Memorial for at least 12 months prior to applying

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650927. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

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