Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Details

• 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
• Time Off (RTO): Maximum 5 days off, no more than 2 consecutive days; no time off allowed on or around holidays or weekends
• Floating: Mandatory float within scope of practice as needed
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Required Experience and 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 in Labor and Delivery
• Certifications required:

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

Additional Information

• Local Candidates: Accepted and preferred within a 75-mile radius
• Charting System: Cerner
• Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed

Required Health and Compliance Documents

• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 12 months
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
• Varicella, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with boosters if low titer
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, with exemptions allowed for medical/religious reasons

Background and Verification Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification (if applicable)
• Illinois Health Care Worker Registry search not required for RNs
• Other state-specific and facility-specific compliance forms as required

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required within 12 months of start)
• Color blindness testing (required within 12 months of start)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (preferred for ER RNs, not mandatory for L&D)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating is mandatory as per facility policy.
• No block scheduling available.

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 clear certification requirements.