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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in an acute care setting requiring an active IL license and current certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NRP.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care Family Birthing Center providing obstetric services
• Unit includes 9 labor rooms (all convertible), 5 postpartum beds, and 1 OR suite
• Patient population includes laboring mothers, cesarean section, postpartum, and nursery patients, with Level II nursery for infants 32 weeks and up
• Common cases include preeclampsia, hypertension, high BMI, and gestational diabetes
• Assignments follow AWHONN guidelines for nurse to patient ratios
• RNs titrate Pitocin and utilize CPAP (no vents for babies; higher acuity infants transferred)
• Uses Epic EMR and OBIX EFM system
• Night shift position (7p-7a), 36 hours per week
• Weekend requirement is every third weekend
• Every other holiday coverage required if it falls within contract period
• No floating or call/standby requirements
• RNs provide holistic care across labor, delivery, postpartum, and nursery in a combined unit
• Support includes OB techs and charge nurse coverage; providers available by call, not always in house
• Dress code requires jade scrubs, which are provided
• Unit-specific orientation consists of one day hospital orientation and two to three unit shifts
• No COVID vaccination required for this assignment
• No radius rule; local pay adjustment for candidates residing within 50 miles
• First time travelers will be considered

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of two years recent L&D experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA), NRP
• Must demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills
• Experience with Epic EMR, EFM systems, and titrating drips (Pitocin) is required
• Ability to care for labor, C-section, postpartum, and nursery patients in a combined unit
• Candidate must pass a negative drug screen

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-650443. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery - Obstetrics

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