Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery / OB Acute & Postpartum

Location

Peoria, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to postpartum mothers and newborn infants in a 36-bed private room postpartum unit
• Perform required assessments and deliver care aligned with AWHONN guidelines at a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Titrate and manage drips including insulin and heparin per specific physician orders
• Support patients within the Family Birthing Center, including antepartum, women's care, and L&D recovery areas as needed when floating
• Collaborate with a 24/7 charge RN, house supervisor, labor hospitalist, and newborn hospitalist team
• Maintain active BLS and NRP certifications throughout the duration of the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification (required)
• NRP certification (required)
• Experience with postpartum patient care and required OB nursing assessments
• Ability to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible at the standard rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification
• Lactation education and support experience
• Level 2 Nursery experience
• Familiarity with Epic EFM system and Philips telemetry monitors

Why Join Us

• Work within a well-supported unit featuring 24/7 charge RN coverage, house supervision, and on-site hospitalist teams for both labor and newborn care
• Join a structured OB environment with self-scheduling in 6-week periods and no on-call requirement