American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Ottawa, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Labor and Delivery
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/08/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position in an acute setting, requiring current IL RN licensure and specialty certifications.
Responsibilities
- Work in an acute care hospital Labor & Delivery unit
- Unit includes 4 L&D beds, 1 OR suite, 4 triage beds, and 6 postpartum beds
- Patient population includes low and high-risk OB patients and stable newborns at least 36 weeks gestation
- Unit follows AWHONN staffing guidelines
- Central fetal, newborn, and adult monitoring with Philips, EPIC, and OBIX systems
- Utilizes equipment such as Neopuff, heated high flow nasal cannula, and CPAP for newborns
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 pm – 7:30 am
- Three weekend shifts required within each 6-week schedule
- Holiday rotation may apply if assignment overlaps holidays
- Floating required to other units for RN support duties and sitter responsibilities
- No regular on-call, but may be placed on standby during low census
- Unit-specific orientation provided for 2-3 days
- Care for laboring and postpartum women, manage newborn stabilization, and circulate C-sections
- Support from charge nurses, house supervisors, and certified OB techs who act as surgical scrub techs
- OB physician on-call 24/7, typically present during active labor; newborn pediatrician also on-call 24/7
- Hospital provides scrubs for use in the OR; otherwise, nurse choice of attire
- COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this assignment
- Candidates living within 50 miles will be offered local rates
- Holiday shifts may be required based on unit needs
- Negative drug screen required before employment
- First-time travelers are not excluded from consideration
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required at time of consideration
- Minimum 1 year recent Labor & Delivery experience
- Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), NRP, and C-EFM required
- Experience stabilizing newborns and circulating for C-sections required
- Must be able to titrate Pitocin and Magnesium drips
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR preferred
- Ability to read fetal heart rate strips using central monitoring
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-633845. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Labor & Delivery - Obstetrics
About American Traveler
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.
