Travel RN - Labor & Delivery

American Traveler, LLC.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a 13-week night shift at a Level 1 trauma center and Level 3 perinatal facility. The role requires advanced AWHONN AFM certification and IL RN licensure.

Responsibilities include caring for high-risk obstetrics, circulating cesarean sections, and managing drips (Pitocin, Magnesium, Insulin). EPIC EMR is used with Stork/Obix monitoring, with 12-hour night shifts and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required at time of submission.
• BLS (AHA), ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM) certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience preferred.
• Proficient in caring for high-risk OB patients.
• Must manage Magnesium, Pitocin, and Insulin drips.
• Circulate cesarean sections in OR and recover in PACU.
• Proficient in newborn care for vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
• BSN not required.

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in a Labor & Delivery unit at a level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center.
• Operate 9 LDR rooms, 2 OR suites for C‑sections, 1 PACU, 6 triage rooms, 18-bed antepartum, and 36 postpartum rooms.
• Care for high-risk pregnancies, vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and cerclage placements.
• Follow AWHONN staffing ratios: 1:1 induction/active labor; 2 RN:1 for vaginal/cesarean deliveries; 1:1 PACU; 1 RN:3 in L&D triage.
• RNs titrate drips including Pitocin, Magnesium, and Insulin.
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 24/7; charge nurse does not take patient assignments.
• Floats to Postpartum and Antepartum units; unit-specific orientation typical.

Skills

IL RN license

BLS (AHA)

ACLS

NRP

AWHONN AFM

Labor & Delivery experience

High-risk OB care

Drip management (Pitocin)

Drip management (Magnesium)

Drip management (Insulin)

Cesarean circulation

Newborn care

Education

BSN not required

Tools

EPIC EMR

Epic Stork/Obix

Phillips monitors

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Labor & Delivery RN for a 13-week night shift assignment at a level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal facility, requiring advanced AWHONN EFM certification.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required at time of submission
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, NRP, and AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AFM)
• Minimum 2 years of Labor & Delivery experience preferred
• Must be proficient in caring for high-risk OB patients
• Must be able to manage Magnesium and Insulin drips
• Must be able to circulate cesarean sections in the OR and recover patients in PACU
• Must be proficient in newborn care for both vaginal and cesarean deliveries
• BSN not required

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting within a Labor & Delivery unit at a level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center
• 9 LDR procedure rooms, 2 OR suites for C-sections, 1 PACU, 6 triage rooms, an 18-bed antepartum unit, and 36 private postpartum rooms
• Patient population includes high-risk pregnant patients, vaginal and cesarean deliveries, and cerclage placements
• Follows AWHONN staffing ratios: 1:1 for Pitocin induction/active labor, 2 RN:1 patient for vaginal/cesarean deliveries, 1:1 PACU, and 1 RN:3 patients for L&D triage
• RNs titrate drips including Pitocin, Magnesium, and Insulin
• Charge nurse and house supervisor available 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 hospitalist available daily with NICU night coverage
• Uses EPIC EMR and Epic Stork/Obix electronic fetal monitoring system with Phillips monitors
• 12-hour night shifts with block scheduling available
• Weekend rotation of every 3rd weekend (Fri/Sat nights)
• Holiday coverage required every other holiday, approximately 6 per year for night shift
• No call or standby requirements
• Floats to Postpartum (5-6 patient team) and Antepartum (3 high-risk, intermittent EFM patients) units only
• Surgical scrubs are provided on the unit
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