Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery Float

Advocate Aurora Health; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery. This full‑time role requires 3 shifts per week from 7pm to 7am, with every other weekend and holiday on call, in a high‑risk Level III perinatal unit.

You will provide coordinated maternal and newborn care, work with obstetricians and neonatologists, and participate in ongoing education and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program or equivalent
• Active RN license in the state where you practice
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive maternal and newborn care through the nursing process in Labor and Delivery.
• Collaborate with obstetricians, neonatologists, and support teams to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care.

Skills

L&D experience

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited RN program

RN license (state)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Department:
35005 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Labor and Delivery

Status:
Full time

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hou rs Per Week:
36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

3 shifts per week from 7p-7a. Every other weekend and every other holiday. 2 on call shifts of 12 hours for a 6 week poster.

Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor and Delivery

Floats to Postpartum

Chicago, IL

Where You Will Work:

We are a high-riskLevel III Perinatal Unit in a northside Chicago neighborhood. We and are proud to provide exceptional care in a team-focused, collaborative environment. You will gain the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on mothers and newborns who need advanced, specialized care. In this setting, nurses develop strong clinical skills by caring for premature infants, high-risk pregnancies, and complex medical cases that require critical thinking and teamwork. They work closely with obstetrician, neonatologists, and other healthcare professionals, creating valuable experience in a fast-paced interdisciplinary environment. Serving a Chicago community also allows nurses to support diverse families, address health disparities, and provide compassionate care where it is often needed most. In addition to professional growth, this role offers personal fulfillment through helping vulnerable patients during some of the most important moments of their lives.

We offer a family-centered, baby-friendly, supportive environment ideal for clinicians who want to develop their skills in Maternal Child nursing. Specific learning opportunities available to new hires are ACLS/BLS, Neonatal Resuscitation, Fetal Monitoring, and Stable Newborn assessment. Orientation also includes development of critical thinking & advanced assessment skills as well as interdisciplinary collaboration

Nurses looking to advance their careers in leadership or clinical excellence are supported through professional growth opportunities such as education with tuition reimbursement, and an opportunity to advance in unit leadership roles. There is also a clinical advancement program called Advance where nurses can receive recognition including a monetary bonus for projects, orienting to the charge role , and orienting to become a preceptor for new hires.

We take pride in our robust shared governance structure, which empowers staff to participate in decision-making at all levels of leadership. Our team also benefits from working at a world-class, four-time Magnet-designated institution. You will appreciate the advantages of being part of a large healthcare system within a hospital that maintains a close-knit, community-focused environment

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• One year or more of Labor and Delivery and/or Postpartum experience is required

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, located on Chicago’s North Side, is one of the state’s largest, most comprehensive nonprofit medical centers. Advocate Illinois Masonic offers a wide range of medical specialties and is nationally recognized for its medical expertise, use of the most innovative technologies and dedication to patient safety, quality and service.

A commitment to community, medical education and ongoing clinical research affirms our mission of providing patients the highest quality care in Chicagoland. A recipient of numerous awards for quality and clinical excellence, Advocate Illinois Masonic has achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.