Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,235 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Peru, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Labor and Delivery
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/17/2026
• Duration:
  10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Summary

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois. This position involves providing specialized obstetric and neonatal care in a hospital setting on night shifts. The role requires collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure the safety and well-being of both mothers and newborns during active labor, delivery, and postpartum care.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that application has been initiated;
  Certifications in NRP, ACLS, BLS, and Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM);
  Minimum of 2 years of experience in Labor and Delivery;
  Valid certification(s) as specified.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with stabilization of newborns and circulator duties for cesarean sections;
  Skills in titrating drips such as Pitocin and Magnesium.
• Float:
  Float rotation may be required, including helping hands, sitters, and assisting with high-risk patients. Floats include neighboring units such as OB, ICU, Med/Surg, and Emergency Department; however, there is no inpatient Behavioral Health unit at this location.
• Additional Information:
  The unit handles low to high-risk obstetric cases, with frequent deliveries and neonatal care. RN staff will utilize Philips fetal monitoring systems, EPIC and OBIX charting, with fetal monitoring surveillance from a central hub. Orientation includes 1-2 days, and the unit follows AWHONN guidelines for patient ratios.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines.

Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus