
L&D | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $66.67
- Weekly
- $2,400
- Yearly (full-time)
- $124,800
- Contract length
- 15 weeks
- Start date
- 09/28/2026
This job pays about $66.67/hour — 44% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,383 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 297 of them in Peoria.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.50/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Peoria, Illinois
Join a rewarding Labor & Delivery travel nursing job in Peoria, IL supporting mothers, newborns, and families in a fast-paced acute care setting. This 15-week Registered Nurse assignment offers 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, EPIC charting, and the opportunity to work with a collaborative women’s health care team.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Setting: Acute care, OB acute / postpartum, women’s health, family birthing services
- Location: Peoria, IL 61637
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 15 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend
- Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday
- Charting System: EPIC
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,400 - $2,530
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
- Relevant nursing experience in Labor & Delivery, OB acute, postpartum, or a closely related women’s health setting preferred
- BLS (AHA) certification required
- NRP certification required
- Strong postpartum assessment and newborn care experience
- Ability to titrate ordered drips such as insulin or heparin when clinically indicated
- Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts and rotating weekends/holidays
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic unit and support floating within related women’s and family birthing care areas
- ACLS, lactation education/support experience, and Level 2 nursery experience are preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, compassionate care to postpartum mothers and newborn infants
- Perform nursing assessments and monitor patient condition throughout the shift
- Support Labor & Delivery workflows, including recovery and triage as needed
- Assist with titration of drips according to provider orders and unit protocols
- Collaborate with charge nurses, house supervisors, and the broader care team to ensure safe patient care
- Float within the family birthing center and related women’s care areas as assigned
- Document accurately in EPIC and maintain timely communication with the care team
- Promote a calm, family-centered experience for patients and newborns
Why You'll Love This Travel RN Opportunity
- Work in a supportive, well-organized women’s health environment with strong clinical coverage
- Enjoy the energy of Peoria, a welcoming Central Illinois city with riverfront charm and convenient amenities
- Gain valuable travel nurse experience while expanding your postpartum and Labor & Delivery skill set
- Be part of a team that values teamwork, flexibility, and compassionate patient care
Apply now to explore this Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse travel assignment in Peoria, Illinois.
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.
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