Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Decatur, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) with this 13-week travel assignment in Decatur, IL (62526). Work in a modern, acute care hospital featuring a Level I trauma center and Magnet designation. Decatur is a vibrant city in Illinois known for its welcoming community, beautiful parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Decatur, IL 62526 (Central Illinois nursing jobs)
• Unit: Family Birth Center (18 beds)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 19, 2026
• End Date: April 20, 2026
• Shifts: 3x12 or 4x12 hour night shifts (18:00 – 06:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse, On-Site
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrubs: Provided
• Parking: Free with permit

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience
• Active Illinois RN license or eligibility to apply (Illinois nursing jobs)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, Fetal Monitoring (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Experience in Antepartum, High Risk Antepartum, Level I Nursery, LDRP, and Mother/Baby care
• Proficiency in Cerner charting system preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Ability to float to Pediatrics unit as needed
• Availability to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assignment overlaps

L&D RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to laboring patients, including high-risk deliveries
• Assist with vaginal deliveries, C-sections, and post-operative recovery
• Perform antepartum care: sterile speculum exams, NSTs, OCTs, triage, and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)
• Administer medications and therapies: antihypertensives, magnesium sulfate, pitocin, prostaglandins
• Start and maintain IVs, administer blood products, and monitor infusion pumps
• Conduct newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, thermoregulation, and discharge teaching
• Provide postpartum care: episiotomy/incisional care, fundus/lochia/perineum care, wound assessment
• Educate and support families on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery
• Maintain strict adherence to isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Float to Pediatrics unit as needed to support facility needs

Why Choose Decatur, IL? Decatur offers a friendly community atmosphere, affordable living, and abundant opportunities for outdoor activities at Lake Decatur and local parks. Experience a supportive environment for travel nurses and healthcare professionals. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in Decatur!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.