Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery (L&D)

Protouch Staffing · New Lenox, IL · 1 wk ago

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Location: New Lenox, IL | Start Date: September 7, 2026 | 13-week contract | 36 hours/week | 2 openings

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery (L&D) for a temporary assignment in New Lenox, Illinois. The L&D RN will provide comprehensive care to women throughout labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period while supporting newborn safety and family education. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced birthing center.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to laboring and postpartum patients.
Monitor maternal and fetal status throughout labor and delivery.
Perform fetal monitoring and recognize changes requiring intervention.
Administer medications and IV therapies, including Pitocin and magnesium as ordered.
Care for patients receiving epidurals.
Assist with vaginal and Cesarean deliveries.
Serve as C-section circulator/recovery nurse as needed.
Educate and coach patients and families throughout the childbirth process.

Unit Highlights

Approximately 200 births per month
12 private birthing suites for labor, delivery, and recovery
30 private mother-baby suites
Level II Skilled Newborn Nursery
2:1 patient ratio during labor
1:1 ratio for delivery or C-section/fetal monitoring, IV magnesium, and C-section circulation/recovery
2:1 ratio for epidurals and IV Pitocin

Requirements

Current, active Illinois RN license at the time of submission
Minimum 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery experience
BLS certification
NRP certification
ACLS certification
Previous travel/temporary nursing experience preferred

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