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

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

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN L&D)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years with high-risk (level 3) OB experience
• Required Skills: Heparin drip experience
• 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)
• Floating: Mandatory floating within scope as needed by the facility
• Locals accepted and preferred within a 75-mile radius

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN Intermediate
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification

Preferred Certification:

• AWHONN Advanced

Facility Highlights

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

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
• Heparin drip experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• NRP
• AWHONN Intermediate
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) experience
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification

Scheduling and Time Off

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

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID) required
• 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
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for measles, 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 (Oct 1 – May 4)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually

Competency and Training 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)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual renewal required)
• PromisePoint EMR training modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)

Additional Notes

• This is a mandatory float facility; all staff must float as needed within their scope
• No call requirements
• Mileage reimbursement available for locals within 75 miles (locals preferred)
• No pending licenses accepted

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.