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 (L&D RN) – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Decatur, Illinois Advance your nursing career as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (L&D RN) with this locum tenens opportunity in Decatur, IL (zip code 62526). Join a leading acute care hospital's Family Birth Center, a Magnet-designated facility and Level I trauma center, and make a difference in maternal and newborn healthcare. Decatur offers a welcoming community, affordable living, and scenic parks—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs in Illinois. Compensation Estimated weekly salary: $2,090 - $2,140 Labor & Delivery RN Job Details Location: Decatur, Illinois 62526 (Central Illinois healthcare jobs) Facility: Acute Care Hospital – Family Birth Center (18 beds) Position Type: Locum Tenens / Travel Nursing Contract Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 10/13/2025 – End: 1/12/2026) Shifts: Night shifts, 3x12 or 4x12 hours per week (18:00 – 06:30) Weekly Hours: 36 EMR: Cerner (Cerner charting experience preferred) Scrubs: Provided Parking: Free with permit Registered Nurse Qualifications Active Illinois RN license (or in application process with ETA) Minimum 18 months of recent Labor & Delivery RN experience Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NRP, Fetal Monitoring (AHA or Red Cross only) Experience in antepartum, high-risk deliveries, Level I Nursery, LDRP, and Mother/Baby care Ability to float to Pediatrics as needed Preferred: Cerner EMR experience and community hospital background Must complete compliance requirements and modules promptly First-time travel nurses welcome Labor & Delivery Nurse Responsibilities Deliver comprehensive care for laboring patients, including high-risk antepartum and postpartum management Assist with sterile speculum exams, triage obstetrical patients, and perform non-stress and oxytocin challenge tests Monitor fetal heart rates using external and internal fetal monitoring; respond to abnormal patterns Administer medications such as antihypertensives, magnesium sulfate, pitocin, and prostaglandins Circulate for C-sections, assist with vaginal deliveries, and manage hemorrhage/shock situations Perform APGAR scoring, radiant warmer/thermoregulation, and newborn assessments Educate parents on newborn care, discharge instructions, and circumcision care Float to Pediatrics unit as needed to support facility operations Maintain isolation precautions and administer vaccines as required Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse in Decatur, Illinois, and experience a rewarding locum tenens nursing assignment! 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 409061. 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

Location: Decatur, Illinois, US

Posted Date: 10/20/2025