Travel Labor and Delivery RN - $2,671 per week

American Consultants 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

Job Opportunity – Labor and Delivery Nurse – Carbondale, IL 62901

Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Southern Illinois

Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation up to 2 weekends per 6 weeks, holiday coverage as needed. No call requirements.

Highlights:

• High-volume Labor and Delivery unit supporting approximately 400 patients and 120 deliveries per month
• Comprehensive obstetric services including 7 labor and delivery rooms, 2 dedicated operating rooms, and a 6-bed Obstetric Emergency Department
• Level II-E Nursery onsite for enhanced neonatal support
• Opportunity to provide care across the full spectrum of obstetric nursing including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and post-operative care
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment with physicians, certified nurse midwives, anesthesia providers, and neonatal specialists
• 91-day travel assignment with competitive compensation including overtime and holiday pay

Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Minimum of 3 years of Labor and Delivery experience preferred
• Cesarean section circulator experience preferred
• Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) recovery experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required
• Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification required
• STABLE certification preferred but not required
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic, high-volume obstetric unit where you'll care for high-risk maternal patients at 32 weeks gestation and above. You'll gain valuable experience in cesarean section circulation, OBED care, and post-anesthesia recovery while supporting families during critical moments. Competitive compensation includes overtime and holiday pay, with guaranteed hours and comprehensive support throughout your assignment.

American Consultants Job ID #19281915. 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: RN:L&D,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus