Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse

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:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) position is based in a healthcare facility specializing in obstetric care. This assignment involves providing comprehensive nursing care to low-risk and high-risk obstetric patients, including stabilizing newborns and managing labor and delivery processes. The role requires adherence to established guidelines and a focus on patient safety and clinical excellence.

• Schedule:
  
  12-hour night shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  
  Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; current certifications including Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Electronic Fetal Heart Monitoring (EFM); minimum of 2 years of relevant obstetric nursing experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Experience with stabilization of newborns and cardiovascular drips titration; familiarity with Philips fetal monitoring, EPIC, and OBIX systems; ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-acuity setting.
• Float:
  Float rotation may be required, including helping hands, sitters, or assisting in neonatal care as needed. Float units include obstetrics, neonatal intensive care, and medical-surgical units; however, there is no inpatient behavioral health float for this location.
• Additional Information:
  The unit manages approximately 647 births per year, follows AWHONN guidelines, and operates with a team of certified OB technicians and a neonatologist on call. The unit is equipped with neonatal high flow nasal cannula, Cpap, Neopuff, and fetal monitoring systems. The orientation period is 1-2 days, and the assignment includes participation in holiday and weekend rotations without designated on-call duties.

• 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 36.0 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