Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,277 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Labor and Delivery Discipline : RN Start Date : 11 / 10 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours Employment Type : Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Decatur, Illinois Advance your nursing career as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) in Decatur, IL (62526)! This locum tenens travel nursing opportunity places you in a top-rated acute care hospital, a Magnet-recognized facility and Level I trauma center. Decatur, Illinois offers a welcoming Midwest community, affordable living, and access to beautiful parks—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding travel nurse jobs in central Illinois. Labor & Delivery RN Job Details Location : Decatur, Illinois (Zip : 62526) Facility : Acute Care Hospital – Family Birth Center (18-bed unit) Position Type : Locum Tenens / Travel Nursing Contract Shift : Night shifts, 4x12 or 3x12 hours (18 : 00 – 06 : 30) Weekly Hours : 36 Assignment Length : 13 weeks (Start : 10 / 13 / 2025 – End : 1 / 12 / 2026) Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $2090-$2140 Scrub Color : Provided Charting System : Cerner EMR Parking : Free permit parking available Labor & Delivery RN Qualifications Current and active Illinois RN license (or in process with ETA) Minimum 2 years of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience Required certifications : ACLS, BLS, NRP, Fetal Monitoring (AHA or Red Cross only) Experience in Antepartum, High Risk Antepartum, Level I Nursery, LDRP, Mother / Baby, and Labor & Delivery units Proficiency with Cerner electronic charting preferred Community hospital experience preferred Ability to float to Pediatrics unit as needed First-time travel nurses welcome to apply Labor & Delivery RN Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients, including high-risk deliveries Assist with sterile speculum exams, triage obstetric patients, and perform non-stress and oxytocin challenge tests Monitor fetal heart rates (external / internal), recognize and respond to abnormal patterns Administer medications (antihypertensives, magnesium sulfate, pitocin, prostaglandins) Start and maintain IVs, administer blood products, and manage infusion pumps Circulate for C-sections, assist with vaginal deliveries, and recover post-surgical patients Perform newborn assessments, APGAR scoring, cord care, and provide discharge teaching to parents Manage pain (including epidural anesthesia) and provide wound / incision care Float to Pediatrics unit as needed to support hospital operations Maintain strict adherence to isolation precautions and PPE protocols Apply now for this exceptional Labor & Delivery RN travel nursing job in Decatur, Illinois, and join a supportive healthcare team making a difference in women's and newborn health! Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Planet Healthcare Job ID 409060. 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 : L&D About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits Medical benefits Vision benefits Dental benefits 401k retirement plan Weekly pay Referral bonus