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

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirements: None
• Request Time Off (RTO): Maximum 5 days, no more than 2 consecutive; no RTO on holidays, day before/after holidays, or weekends
• Floating: Mandatory float within scope as needed by the facility

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN Intermediate
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)

Facility Highlights

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

Candidate Preferences

• Local candidates preferred (within 75 miles radius)
• Locals receive a different pay rate (not disclosed here)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually (PPD not accepted after 12/15/2025)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or signed declination
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (booster if low titer)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year; exemptions require approval for PAPR use
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam within 12 months of start
• Color blindness testing within 12 months of start
• Competency exam within 12 months of start

Additional Notes

• This is a mandatory float facility; all staff must float as needed within their scope of practice
• No block scheduling available
• References and employment application required per state and agency standards
• Various facility-specific forms and compliance documents must be completed prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Labor & Delivery RNs with high-risk OB skills seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with night shifts and a structured weekend schedule.