Local Contract Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $49-51 per hour

Local Contract Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $49-51 per hour at Protouch Staffing summary:

The Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized care for expectant mothers and newborns during labor, delivery, and postpartum stages. Responsibilities include monitoring maternal and fetal health, assisting with deliveries, administering medications, and supporting families throughout the birthing process. The role requires strong clinical skills, certifications, and ability to work in fast-paced healthcare settings to ensure patient safety and well-being.

Protouch Staffing is seeking a local contract nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a local contract nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/23/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Title: Labor & Delivery (L&D) Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary:
The Labor & Delivery RN is responsible for providing compassionate, high-quality care to expectant mothers, newborns, and their families during the childbirth process. This role involves monitoring patients, assisting physicians, managing labor and delivery procedures, and ensuring both mother and baby’s safety and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to mothers during all stages of labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum.
• Assess and monitor maternal and fetal health, including vital signs and fetal heart rate.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and epidurals as prescribed.
• Assist physicians and certified nurse-midwives during labor and delivery procedures, including vaginal and cesarean births.
• Operate and monitor medical equipment (fetal monitors, IV pumps, etc.).
• Educate and support patients and families throughout the birthing process.
• Respond to emergency situations such as complications or high-risk deliveries.
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the medical record.
• Provide postpartum care and breastfeeding support.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license (state-specific).
• BSN preferred; ADN considered with experience.
• BLS and NRP certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Minimum 2 year of nursing experience (L&D or maternal-newborn experience preferred).
• Strong critical-thinking, communication, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments.

About Protouch Staffing

Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency in the USA, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. The agency provides diverse staffing options, including temporary, permanent, and travel nursing roles, addressing the evolving demands of the healthcare sector. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that both healthcare professionals and employers receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Dental benefits
• Referral bonus
• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits

Keywords:

Labor and Delivery Nursing, Registered Nurse, Maternal and Newborn Care, Patient Monitoring, Obstetric Nursing, IV Therapy, Emergency Response, Postpartum Care, Fetal Health Assessment, Healthcare Staffing