Labor and Delivery RN
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

Position Details

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse
• 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
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Floating: Mandatory float within scope to meet facility needs
• Time Off (RTO): Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days; no time off on or around holidays or weekends
• Locals Accepted: Yes, locals preferred within 75 miles radius

Required 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
• Certifications:

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

Facility Highlights

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

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state 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
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as required
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Locals are accepted and preferred, but this is a travel/contract role.
• Floating to other units within scope is mandatory.
• No call or block scheduling.

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 comprehensive compliance requirements.