Travel Nurse RN - Obstetrics/Gynecology in Peru, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Obstetrics/Gynecology
Location: Peru, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 10 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – OB/GYN

Location

Peru, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to low- and high-risk OB patients and stable newborns at or above 36 weeks gestation in a Level 1 perinatal/nursery designated unit
• Perform newborn stabilization and serve as circulator for cesarean sections
• Titrate drips including Pitocin and Magnesium per unit protocols
• Monitor and interpret fetal heart rate strips using electronic fetal monitoring systems; document and communicate findings appropriately
• Float as needed to other units within the facility as a helping hands RN, sitter, or patient care technician (excluding inpatient Behavioral Health)
• Participate in weekend and holiday rotation as required by unit staffing and census needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, and EFM certifications required
• Experience with newborn stabilization and circulator role for cesarean sections
• Ability to titrate obstetric drips (Pitocin, Magnesium)
• Ability to read and interpret fetal heart rate strips
• Must be able to pass a drug screen; facility maintains a drug-free campus policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with Philips fetal monitoring systems, EPIC, and OBIX platforms
• Experience working with high-risk OB patients managed by Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Comfort operating respiratory equipment such as Neopuff, heated high-flow nasal cannula, and CPAP for newborns

Why Join Us

• Work within a structured OB unit supported by charge nurses and house supervisors every shift, central fetal monitoring surveillance, and a collaborative care team including OB techs and on-call physician coverage available 24/7
• Unit orientation provided to support a smooth transition into the department