Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
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 of practice as needed by the facility

Required Experience and 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
• Experience working with high-risk patients in Labor and Delivery
• Required Certifications:

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

Licensure

• Must hold an active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Illinois
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Time Off and Scheduling

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

Local Candidates

• Local candidates within 75 miles are accepted and preferred

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required (driver’s license or state ID)
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Illinois Healthcare Worker Registry verification not required for RNs
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD, updated annually
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire if history positive
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or signed declination (declination must be within 12 months)
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, mumps, and rubella (boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer (booster if low titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 – May 4)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; testing initiated within 48 hours of signed contract
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year; medical or religious exemptions require approval for PAPR use

Competency and Training Requirements

• Medication test/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
• Must complete PromisePoint EMR training modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)

Additional Notes

• Floating is mandatory as per facility needs
• No call requirements
• No block scheduling
• References and employment application must comply with state and agency standards

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Labor and Delivery RN travel contract position.