American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Macomb, 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 night shift Labor & Delivery position in an acute care OB unit with at least 2 years of relevant experience and a current IL RN license.
Responsibilities
- Work in an acute care OB unit with 3 labor & delivery rooms, 1 OB-specific OR, 4 triage beds, and 7 postpartum beds
- Serve a diverse patient population including laboring and postpartum mothers, and newborns
- Assignment involves labor, delivery, newborn nursery, and postpartum care
- 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with a flexible schedule
- Required to work 2 weekends per month and cover holidays as needed
- May float to assist other departments as required
- No on-call requirements for travelers
- Charting is completed in Cerner; RNs are responsible for reading fetal strips via Cerner (EFM system)
- Respiratory support equipment available including vents, CPAP, and BiPAP
- Unit follows AWHONN staffing guidelines
- OB unit averages 300 births per year with common diagnoses including preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, fetal growth restriction, and large for gestational age
- Support from charge nurse and house supervisor; no 24/7 in-house OB/Neonatologist
- Scrubs are provided; dress code requires black shoes, black pants, and a purple scrub top
- Unit-specific onboarding is provided upon start
Requirements
- Current and active IL RN license
- Minimum 2 years of recent OB nursing experience
- Certifications required: BLS and NRP
- Experience titrating magnesium sulfate and Pitocin
- Competence in labor, newborn nursery, and postpartum care
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-651103. 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
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
