Registered Nurse; RN - Labor and Delivery

Highlights

• Job Number
• Location JOLIET, IL
• Pay Rate Up to: $1726.37/Week
• Start Date Immediately to Aug 23, 2026
• Duration 13 weeks
• Number of Positions 1
• Work Location On‑Site Work Only
• Shift Type Nights
• Hours Per Day 11.5 Hours
• Discipline Registered Nurse (RN)

• Labor and Delivery

Job Title:

Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor and Delivery

About Aequor:
Established in 1998, Aequor is a premier healthcare and education staffing company, committed to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding career opportunities.

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to expectant mothers during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period, ensuring the safety and well‑being of both mother and baby.
• Monitor vital signs, fetal heart rates, and contractions to assess the progress of labor, responding promptly to any complications or changes in condition.
• Assist physicians and midwives during labor and delivery, administering medications, monitoring pain management, and providing emotional support to mothers.
• Prepare the labor and delivery rooms, ensuring all equipment and supplies are sterile and ready for use during deliveries.
• Educate mothers and families on labor, pain management options, breastfeeding, and newborn care, offering guidance and reassurance throughout the process.
• Perform routine newborn assessments immediately after delivery, including Apgar scoring, weight measurement, and initial care, ensuring a smooth transition to postpartum care.
• Manage emergency situations, such as postpartum hemorrhage or fetal distress, by implementing appropriate interventions and notifying the healthcare team.
• Document all patient care, procedures, medications, and observations in electronic health records (EHR), maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records.
• Provide discharge education and instructions to new mothers and their families, including care for themselves and their newborns.
• Stay current with best practices in labor and delivery nursing through continuing education and professional development.

• Strong understanding of labor and delivery procedures, fetal monitoring, and postpartum care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to manage emergency situations and provide compassionate care in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment.
• Active [STATE] Registered Nurse (RN) License in good standing.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Labor and Delivery Nurse or in a similar role.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
• Experience with EPIC or similar charting systems.

• Tax‑free housing and meal stipend (depending on the location of your assignment).
• First‑day health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accidental & Short Term Disability).
• Weekly direct deposit.
• Sick days/PTO (varies by facility).
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) eligibility after the first year.
• Credentialing assistance.
• CEU/Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.

• Discipline:
  Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Start Date:
  
  25-May-2026
• Length of
  
  Contract:
  
  13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Hours:
  
  11.5
• Estimated Gross Pay: 0