Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Carbondale, Illinois

Explore a Labor & Delivery travel nursing job in Carbondale, Illinois, caring for mothers and newborns in a fast-paced, high-acuity birthing center. Join a dedicated Labor & Delivery team and make a meaningful impact supporting antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and post-operative obstetric patients. This 13-week travel assignment is ideal for experienced night-shift Registered Nurses and offers the opportunity to work in a comprehensive birthing center serving approximately 120 deliveries each month. Carbondale is a welcoming southern Illinois community known for its vibrant atmosphere, scenic surroundings, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Carbondale, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Assignment: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Unit: Labor & Delivery/Birthing Center
• Weekend Requirements: Up to 2 weekends per 6 weeks, subject to variation
• Holiday Requirements: As needed
• Call: No call requirement
• Unit Highlights: 7 Labor & Delivery rooms, 2 obstetrical operating rooms, a 6-bed Obstetric Emergency Department, and an onsite Level II-E Nursery

Labor & Delivery RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Illinois
• At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery nursing experience; 3 years preferred
• Cesarean section circulating experience preferred
• Post-anesthesia care or PACU recovery experience preferred
• OB Emergency Department experience preferred but not required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Intermediate or Advanced Fetal Monitoring certification
• STABLE certification preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to provide safe, evidence-based maternal and newborn care in a high-acuity environment

Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and post-operative obstetric patients.
• Care for high-risk and high-acuity maternal patients at 32 weeks gestation and above.
• Serve as a cesarean section circulator and provide post-anesthesia recovery care as appropriate.
• Assess maternal and fetal status, recognize changes promptly, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Interpret fetal heart rate patterns and respond using evidence-based practice.
• Support emergency obstetrical interventions and participate in rapid-response situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, certified nurse midwives, anesthesia providers, neonatal teams, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Educate patients and families while promoting a safe, supportive, and positive birth experience.
• Maintain compliance with professional, regulatory, and organizational nursing standards.

Apply now for this Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Carbondale, Illinois, and join a team dedicated to exceptional maternal and newborn care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.