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
• Time Off (RTO): Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days; no time off allowed the day before or after holidays or on weekends
• Floating: Mandatory floating within scope of practice as needed
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience, including within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of high-risk (level 3) obstetrics experience
• Experience working with high-risk patients and maternal-fetal patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• 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)
  • AWHONN Intermediate
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Additional Requirements

• Local Candidates: Accepted, preference given to those within 75 miles of the facility
• Background Checks: Must have a background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
  • Required immunizations/vaccinations including Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and seasonal flu vaccine (or approved exemptions)
  • Drug screening within 90 days of start
  • Fit mask test within 1 year of start (N95 or equivalent)
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology, color blindness, and general competency exams required within 12 months of start
• Documentation: Complete application/resume and skills checklist annually

Facility Notes

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Electronic charting system used
• Scrub color: Any color allowed

Important Notes

• This is a mandatory float position; flexibility to work in different units as needed is required.
• No block scheduling available.
• No time off allowed around holidays or weekends as specified.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Labor and Delivery RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility in Chicago, IL.