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

Company : Planet Healthcare

Location : Decatur, IL, 62523

Posted Date : 3 November 2025

Job Type : Contractor

Category : Nursing

Occupation : Nurse

Job Details

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: 11/03/2025
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.

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Benefits

Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
401k retirement plan
Weekly pay
Referral bonus