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

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

Location

• Chicago, Illinois

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery (L&D)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Facility is a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any color
• Mandatory floating within scope to other units as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 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:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • ACLS
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • AWHONN Intermediate
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Call and Time Off

• No call requirements
• Request Time Off (RTO) allowed up to 5 days maximum, no more than 2 consecutive days
• No RTO on holidays, weekends, or the day before/after a holiday

Candidate Preferences

• Local candidates preferred (within 75 miles radius)
• Locals receive a lower mileage reimbursement rate

Facility Requirements and Compliance

• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; must include all aliases and be updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required 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 tests not accepted after 12/15/2025
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 12 months
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low titer)
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
• Annual fit mask test with approved N95 masks or approved exemption with onsite PAPR use
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually (marijuana not required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – May 4)
• Completion of PromisePoint EMR training modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 12 months prior to start
• Color blindness testing within 12 months prior to start
• General competency exam within 12 months prior to start

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific onboarding forms with legal name and required signatures
• Floating to other units is mandatory as per facility policy
• No block scheduling for shifts

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