Labor Delivery Registered Nurse RN Direct Hire

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Direct Hire

Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 | Competitive Pay | Night & Weekend Differentials

We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dedicated Women’s Health team providing compassionate care to mothers and newborns. This is a direct hire opportunity offering competitive pay, strong clinical support, and a collaborative environment focused on safe, family-centered care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay: $32.94 – $49.38 per hour (based on experience)

• Night Differential: +$4.00/hour

• Weekend Differential: +$3.25/hour

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 with a 2-year commitment

• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement options, PTO)

Position Overview

The Labor & Delivery RN provides comprehensive care to patients throughout the labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum process. The RN works collaboratively with obstetricians, pediatric providers, and multidisciplinary staff to ensure safe outcomes for both mother and baby.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to laboring mothers and newborns

• Monitor maternal and fetal status throughout labor and delivery

• Assist physicians during vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections

• Educate patients and families on labor, delivery, and postpartum care

• Perform neonatal stabilization and care when needed

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Unit Details

• 5 Labor & Delivery Beds

• 2 Operating Rooms dedicated for C-Sections

• 1 L&D Triage Bed

• Postpartum Unit:

  • 3 Single Postpartum Rooms

  • 4 Double Rooms (used as single patient rooms with support person accommodations)

Annual Birth Volume

• Approximately 250 births per year

• Daily census varies

Staffing Ratios (AWHONN Guidelines)

• 1:1 Active Labor

• Up to 1:3 Antepartum / Triage / Early Labor

• 1:6 Mother–Baby

Common Diagnoses Treated

• Labor and delivery

• Antepartum care

• Postpartum recovery

• Gynecologic surgical patients

• Neonatal care

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN License

• Minimum 1 year of experience in OB or Labor & Delivery (required)

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

• Fetal Monitoring Competency (renewed every 2 years)

Preferred Certifications

• PALS

• AWHONN certification

Ideal Candidate

• Strong clinical skills in obstetrics and neonatal care

• Ability to remain calm in fast-paced environments

• Excellent patient education and communication skills

• Passion for maternal and newborn health