Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery - $33-49 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Labor and Delivery for a nursing job in Danville, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 72 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

Pay: $34.25 – $51.13 per hour (based on years of licensure)
Shift Differential: $4.00 Nights | $3.25 Weekends

Registered Nurse (RN) – Labor & Delivery / Birthing Center

Danville, Illinois
3rd Shift – Nights
3x12s (Including Weekends & Holidays) + Call
Full-Time | 36 Hours

Sign-On Bonus Eligible – $20,000
 

Overview

"Your life – our Mission."

We are seeking an experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) to join a well-supported Birthing Center / Alternate Birthing Unit. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality maternal and newborn care in a collaborative environment that follows AWHONN staffing guidelines and prioritizes patient safety, teamwork, and nurse support.

Unit Overview – Alternate Birthing Unit

• L&D Beds: 5
• OR Suites for C‑Sections: 2
• Triage Beds: 1
• Postpartum Beds:
  • 3 single postpartum rooms
  • 4 double postpartum rooms (used as single rooms; support person accommodated)
• Birth Volume: Census varies widely day to day
• Patient Population: Labor, antepartum, postpartum, GYN surgical patients, neonates

Staffing & Ratios

• Follows AWHONN Guidelines
  • 1:1 active labor
  • Up to 1:3 antepartum/triage/early labor
  • 1:6 mother–baby
• Charge Nurse Coverage: 24/7 (assumes assignment only when necessary)
• Support Staff:
  • 1 surgical tech per shift
  • PCT coverage based on census and acuity

Technology & Equipment

• EFM System: OBIX
• Respiratory Support (Neonatal):
  • CPAP & HFNC in nursery
  • Occasional ventilator support while awaiting transport
• Telemetry: Not used on unit

Schedule & Requirements

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shifts:
  • Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Typically one consistent shift (non-rotating)
• Block scheduling accommodated
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Days: Saturday/Sunday
  • Nights: Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Call Requirement: Yes
• Floating: None

Compensation & Incentives

• Hourly Rate: $34.25 – $51.13
• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including health, retirement, wellness, and recognition programs

Required Qualifications

• RN License: Active Illinois license (or eligibility)
• Certifications:
  • BLS (AHA Healthcare Provider)
  • ACLS
  • NRP
  • Fetal Monitoring competency every 2 years
• Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year OB or Labor & Delivery experience required to submit
  • 2 years L&D experience preferred
  • Must be able to independently manage labor patients

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BSN
• Hospital-based L&D experience
• Basic proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft applications

Orientation & Dress Code

• Department-Specific Orientation: 2 shifts
• Scrubs: Hospital provided
• Dedicated shoes required (or shoe covers if not dedicated)

Why This Opportunity

This role offers excellent support, strong nurse leadership, consistent scheduling, and premium differentials. It is ideal for experienced L&D nurses seeking a mission-driven environment with competitive pay, a significant sign-on bonus, and structured staffing ratios.

Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Nights
Work Location: In person — Danville, IL

Selected candidates will be contacted directly to discuss experience, leadership background, and next steps in the interview process.

Please contact Lindsay Albanese, Healthcare Recruiter with any questions at or .

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