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RN - Maternal Child Health Per Diem - Day, Evening and Night Shifts

Endeavor Health · Highland Park, IL · $37.25–$57.74 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

The service line covers labor and delivery, postpartum, antepartum, pediatrics, NICU and PICU. Which of these is your strongest, and what does your last 18 months look like?

What they are checking: Whether their recent inpatient experience meets the requirement and points to the right specialty.

Which per diem commitment level are you looking at, and how will you keep it across a six-week schedule?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the per diem levels and can be counted on to meet the hours they choose.

Tell me about a time a family member disagreed with the care plan for a mother or child. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Ability to involve families respectfully while keeping patient safety first.

Tell me about a time you supported a family through a loss or a very sick baby.

What they are checking: Emotional skill in the hardest moments of maternal child care and how they cope afterward.

Which shifts and locations would you prefer, and how flexible can you be?

What they are checking: Whether their availability fits the system's needs for a per diem role.

What would you do

As a per diem nurse you might work at Elmhurst one week and Highland Park the next. How do you stay safe across different units?

What they are checking: Habits for orienting quickly and asking the right questions in unfamiliar settings.

About the work

In labor and delivery, a fetal monitor strip shows recurrent late decelerations. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognition of fetal distress and knowing the intrauterine resuscitation steps before the provider arrives.

A postpartum mother's bleeding increases an hour after delivery. Walk me through your response.

What they are checking: Fast recognition and management of postpartum hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal harm.

How do you assess a sick child differently from an adult, and what early signs worry you most?

What they are checking: Whether they know that children compensate and then crash, so subtle early signs matter.

What does safe infant identification and security look like on a maternal child unit?

What they are checking: Awareness of infant security protocols, which are a serious safety and legal issue.

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The full job description

As published by Endeavor Health.

Hourly Pay Range: $37.25 - $57.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses with a minimum of 18 months of recent inpatient experience for per diem/part time/fulltime roles in our women’s and children’s service line. Opportunities exist in the following specialties: • Labor and Delivery • Postpartum • Antepartum • Pediatrics • NICU • PICU This application is an evergreen opportunity, which means by applying once, you’ll be considered for current and future RN openings across our system. Locations available may include: • Edward Hospital • Elmhurst Hospital • Evanston Hospital • Highland Park Hospital • Northwest Community Hospital • Swedish Hospital Shifts Available We offer flexible per diem scheduling to support your lifestyle and career goals. Please note that shift availability may vary by location. Per Diem Commitment Levels (per 6-week schedule): • Level 1: 32–72 hours • Level 2: 73–110 hours • Level 3: 111–144 hours Available Shifts: • Day Shift • PM (Evening) Shift • Night Shift If selected for an interview, you'll be able to share your location and shift preferences. Please note that all shifts may not be available at every location. What you will do: Utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating the patient plan of care. Provide nursing care to all patient populations in the department Maintain regulatory compliance in individual practice Assume responsibility, accountability and authority for outcomes of nursing care Guide and direct assigned unlicensed nursing personnel in delivering patient care Positively contribute to safety outcomes and promote high-quality patient experience What you will need: License: Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of IL required Education: BSN degree preferred Certification: BLS, PALS and NRP certification through AHA required Experience: 2-years current hospital nursing experience required in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum. Antepartum, Pediatrics, NICU, or PICU. Benefits (For full time or part time positions): • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options • Tuition Reimbursement • Wellness Program Savings Plan • Health Savings Account Options • Retirement Options with Company Match • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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