Travel L&D RN

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

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a level 1 trauma, level 3 perinatal center requiring advanced AWHONN EFM certification and high-risk OB experience.

• Level 1 trauma center, level 3 perinatal center acute care setting
• Unit includes 9 LDR procedure rooms, 2 OR suites, 1 PACU, 6 triage rooms, an 18-bed antepartum unit, and 36 private postpartum rooms
• Average daily census of 18 adult and 14 infant patients
• Cares for pregnant and high-risk pregnant patients including vaginal deliveries, cesarean deliveries, and cerclage placements
• Follows AWHONN staffing ratios: 1:1 for Pitocin induction and active labor, 2 RN:1 patient for vaginal and cesarean deliveries, 1:1 PACU, and 1 RN:3 patients in L&D triage
• Titrates Pitocin, Magnesium, and Insulin drips
• Circulates cesarean sections in OR and recovers patients in PACU
• Uses Epic Stork EFM system with Phillips monitors
• Charge nurse and house supervisor staffed 24/7; charge nurse does not take a patient assignment
• Support staff includes 1 PCT in L&D triage and 2-3 surgical techs per shift
• Labor hospitalist in house 24/7 and newborn hospitalists in house daily with night NICU coverage
• 12-hour day and night shifts with block scheduling available for travelers
• Weekend rotation of every 3rd weekend (Sat/Sun on days, Fri/Sat on nights)
• Floats only to Postpartum (team of 5-6 patients) and Antepartum (3 high-risk, intermittent EFM patients) units
• No call or standby requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• Advanced AWHONN Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience preferred
• Proficiency in high-risk OB patient care required
• Experience managing Magnesium and Insulin drips required
• Proficiency in newborn care for both vaginal and cesarean deliveries required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

• Provide comprehensive nursing care across L&D, triage, OR circulating, and PACU recovery
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday (3 per year for dayshift, 6 per year for night shift)
• Dayshift staff asked to work the day before or after a non-assigned holiday unless otherwise arranged with unit leadership
• Surgical scrubs provided on unit
• Unit-specific orientation typically consists of 3 shifts
• Local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility
• No radius rule for eligibility
• COVID vaccination not required

American Traveler Job  #P-752794. 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.