Labor and Delivery RN
Chicago, IL
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, IL, requiring 2+ years of high-risk OB experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Labor & Delivery unit within a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital
• High-risk (Level 3) OB patient population
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required (approximately 2 weekends per month)
• Charting performed in Cerner
• Mandatory float facility — all travelers are required to float to other units or Cook County facilities at the facility's discretion, with up to 50-mile floating radius and as little as 2 hours' notice before a shift
• No block scheduling or special scheduling requests permitted

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required — pending licensure is not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of high-risk (Level 3) OB nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate, and NIHSS
• AWHONN Advanced certification preferred
• Proof of COVID vaccination required — no exceptions

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility to be considered
• Local candidates are accepted and preferred
• RTO is capped at 5 days for the contract, with no more than 2 consecutive days off at a time
• No RTO will be approved on weekends, on holidays, or the day before or after a holiday
• When floated outside of primary competency, a team-based care model is utilized
• Scrubs of any color are permitted
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but 2+ years of high-risk OB experience is required