Labor and Delivery RN
Chicago, IL
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery (L&D)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Floating: Mandatory float within scope as needed by the facility
• Scheduling Time Off (RTO):

  • Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days
  • No time off allowed on holidays, weekends, or the day before/after a holiday

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with high-risk patients
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
  • AWHONN Intermediate
• Proficient in Electronic Fetal Monitoring
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any color allowed

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, annual renewal required
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 12 months
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer), Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer), Hepatitis B series or declination
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)

Competency and Documentation Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (required within 12 months of start)
• Color blind testing (required within 12 months of start)
• Competency exam (required within 12 months of start)
• Floating within scope is mandatory
• Annual skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• No block scheduling
• No call requirements
• Locals preferred but travel candidates accepted
• Must comply with all background checks and facility-specific documentation as required by the employer

This position is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs with high-risk OB experience seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with a structured schedule and mandatory floating.