Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Maryville, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery)

Location: Maryville, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery (OBGYN)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• Weekend Coverage: Every 3rd weekend
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years
• Patient Age Group: Neonates and Adults
• Unit: Accepts first-time travelers depending on experience
• Scrubs: Provided

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Required Skills and Competencies

• Labor and Delivery nursing
• Non-Stress Test (NST)
• Oxytocin Challenge Test (OCT)
• Sterile Vaginal Exam
• Triage of Obstetrical Patients
• Use of Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Spiral Electrode Placement
• External & Internal Fetal Monitoring
• Intrauterine Pressure Catheter (IUPC) Placement and Calibration
• Recognition and Treatment of Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate Patterns
• Administration of Blood & Blood Products
• Drawing Venous Blood
• Starting and Maintaining Peripheral IVs
• Use of Infusion Pumps / Drips / IV Monitoring
• Circulating and Recovery for C-Section
• Epidural Anesthesia assistance

Systems Used

• Medication System: Pyxis
• Documentation System: Meditech

Start Date

• Must be available to start in December

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form
• Background Check (within 1 year, covering last 7 years of residence/work/school)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (annual)
• Education Verification (Transcript or Diploma acceptable)
• Illinois Adult Abuse Registry Search (required, can pend at start)
• State License Verification and NURSYS verification (for RN)
• Pass/Fail Testing on medication and glucose meter during orientation (two attempts allowed)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year)
• Fit Mask Testing (within 12 months)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccination, or history)
• Drug Testing: 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year
• Flu Vaccination: Not required but strongly recommended
• COVID-19 Exemptions: Medical and Religious exemptions allowed with proper documentation
• References: 2 professional references within 2 years
• Resume required
• Work History Verification: 7 years required (attestations allowed after 3 attempts)
• Skills Checklist: Annual requirement

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive Labor and Delivery unit with a focus on comprehensive obstetrical care, including high-level fetal monitoring and C-section support. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills in OBGYN nursing and be prepared for night shifts with weekend coverage.