Travel Labor and Delivery RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Labor and Delivery position requiring an active IL RN license and 2 years of L&D experience.

• Work in the Labor and Delivery / LDRP and Nursery unit of a hospital setting
• Patient population includes labor and delivery, antepartum, and GYN patients with diagnoses such as gestational hypertension, diabetes, and multiple births
• Unit performs circumcisions, hearing screens, newborn screens, general admissions, C-sections, and labor inductions
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3
• Night shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12 hours), 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• No on-call requirements
• Required to work one Friday, one Saturday, and one Sunday shift every 4-week schedule, not necessarily consecutive
• Unit staffs 1 charge nurse, 6-7 nurses, and 1 scrub nurse per shift, with variation based on census
• Facility averages 140 deliveries per month with an expected increase into the 160s
• In-house physician coverage part-time with on-call coverage for remaining hours

• Active IL RN license required
• 2 years of Labor and Delivery experience required
• BLS and NRP certifications required
• STABLE certification required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• AWHONN Advanced, Intermediate, or Beginner certification preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and administration of blood and blood products required
• Experience starting and maintaining IVs and using infusion pumps/drips required
• Level 2 Special Care Nursery experience preferred
• Experience circulating, scrubbing, and triaging preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

• Provide comprehensive care across antepartum, labor and delivery, and postpartum stages
• Responsibilities include neonatal care in the delivery room, newborn assessments, and assisting with vaginal deliveries and C-sections
• Support postpartum care including fundus/lochia/perineum care, breastfeeding support, and wound assessment
• Manage pain interventions including epidural anesthesia, IV conscious sedation, and PCA use
• Monitor fetal heart rate patterns and operate external and internal fetal monitoring equipment
• Administer medications including Magnesium Sulfate and Pitocin
• Candidates living within 70 miles of the facility are considered local and will not be accepted for this position
• Clinicians cannot work past 1 year as a traveler and must take a 6-month break before returning
• Travel experience is not required, making this role open to first-time travelers

American Traveler Job  #P-781445. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.