Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,455 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• 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: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a night shift position requiring active IL RN licensure and fetal monitoring certification.

Details

• Labor and Delivery/Birthing Center unit
• Unit cares for approximately 400 patients and supports an average of 120 deliveries per month
• 7 Labor and Delivery rooms and 2 dedicated Operating Rooms for obstetrical surgical procedures
• 6-bed Obstetric Emergency Department (OBED) and Level II-E Nursery onsite
• Night shift 1900-0700, 36 hours per week
• Weekend requirement of up to 2 weekends per 6 weeks (may vary)
• Holiday coverage as needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
• 3+ years of Labor & Delivery experience preferred
• Cesarean section circulator experience preferred
• Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) recovery experience preferred
• OB Emergency Department (OBED) experience preferred but not required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications required
• Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required
• STABLE certification preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and post-operative obstetric patients
• Care for high-risk and high-acuity maternal patients at 32 weeks gestation and above
• Function as a cesarean section circulator and provide post-anesthesia recovery care as appropriate
• Interpret fetal heart rate patterns and intervene appropriately to promote maternal and fetal well-being
• Collaborate with physicians, certified nurse midwives, anesthesia providers, neonatal teams, and interdisciplinary staff
• Support emergency obstetrical interventions and participate in rapid response situations
• Provide patient and family education while promoting a positive birth experience
• Adhere to professional, regulatory, and organizational standards of nursing practice

American Traveler Job ID #P-767090. 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

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