Obstetrics (L&D & Postpartum) RN
Macomb, Illinois
McDonough District Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - Obstetrics (L&D/PP/MB)

Location: Macomb, Illinois

Unit Description

• OB Unit with:

  • 3 Labor & Delivery rooms
  • 1 OB-specific OR
  • 4 triage beds (including LDRs)
  • 7 postpartum beds
• Average 300 births per year
• Staffing follows AWHONN guidelines

Required Skills & Certifications

• Experience in labor, newborn nursery, and postpartum care
• Must be able to titrate magnesium sulfate and Pitocin
• Certifications required:

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Common Diagnoses Treated

• Preeclampsia
• Gestational Hypertension
• Gestational Diabetes
• Fetal Growth Restriction
• Large for Gestational Age

Staff & Support

• Charge Nurse and House Supervisor available
• New graduates may serve as techs temporarily
• No 24/7 in-house OB/Neonatologist coverage

Technology & Equipment

• RNs read fetal strips via Cerner (EFM system)
• Respiratory support available: vents, CPAP, BiPAP

Shifts & Requirements

• 12-hour shifts (7am - 7pm), flexible schedule
• 2 weekends per month required
• Holiday shifts required
• No on-call duties for travelers
• Floating to assist other departments as needed

Orientation & Dress Code

• Unit-specific onboarding provided
• Night shifts available (7pm - 7am) with variable weekend rotation
• Scrubs provided (black shoes, black pants, purple scrub top)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Labor and Delivery experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in nursery care
• Experience in postpartum care
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification