Registered Nurse - Mother Baby

Berwyn, Illinois

You'll work 12-hour nights on the LDRP model, where labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum happen in one place. Loyola Medicine is an academic medical center.

Posted Sep 1 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour shifts · nights 12 Hour Night Shift
Unit and setting: L&D · Hospital Registered Nurse - Mother Babymother-baby patients
License: RN license Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hireIllinois Board of Nursing license
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed, residency program
License: Illinois Board of Nursing license Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire Check your license
Certification: BLS provider accredited by the American Heart Association BLS Provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire
Education: BSN from an accredited nursing school A BSN degree from an accredited school/college of nursing is required.
Experience: clinical experience in a PICU setting Clinical experience in a PICU setting

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Illinois staff median is $43/hrIllinois staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1,662 postings. This posting's $34/hr to $60/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Extra pay: shift differentials, including for charge and preceptor roles Competitive Shift Differentials including charge and preceptor rolesincluding charge and preceptor roles
Eligibility: benefits start on day one
Bonus: referral rewards Referral Rewards
Pay reviews: pay within the range set by experience, qualifications, education, location and licensure

Benefits

Benefitsbenefits from day oneBenefits from Day One
Benefitscareer developmentCareer Development
Benefitstuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement
Benefitson-site fitness centerOn Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital& LUMC)
Benefitseducational stipendEducational Stipend
Benefitscertification reimbursement for up to 1 certificationCertification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

More benefits (6)

Benefitsself-schedulingSelf-Scheduling
Benefitsnurse residency program for new grads (transition to practice)Nurse Residency program for new grads (Transition to Practice)
Competitive Shift Differentials
On Site Fitness Center
Certification reimbursement
Nurse Residency program for new grads

The role and schedule

Cross-training: cross-trained in L&D and postpartum care You’ll train in both Labor& Delivery and Postpartum care, and specialize in two areas
Care model: LDRP model: labor through postpartum in one seamless experience our LDRP model of care-where Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum happen in one seamless experience
Details: Magnet with Distinction designated hospital As a Magnet with Distinction designated hospital, we champion nursing excellence, shared decision-making, and professional growth.

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

rn_hours_per_patient_day: 27.45 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Mother/Baby) 2025: 27.45 hoursMother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 29.65 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Mother/Baby) 2025: 29.65 hoursMother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 2.22 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Mother/Baby) 2025: 2.22 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 97.78 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Mother/Baby) 2025: 97.78 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 14.63 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Mother/Baby Unit 2025: 14.63 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 4.6 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Mother/Baby Unit 2026: 4.60 %Mother/Baby unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_hours_per_patient_day: 6.17 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 6.17 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_hours_per_patient_day: 14.89 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 14.89 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 9.03 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 9.03 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 15.38 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 15.38 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0.1 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 0.10 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0.07 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 0.07 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 99.9 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 99.90 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 99.93 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 99.93 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 12.68 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2025: 12.68 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 31.82 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2025: 31.82 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 2.7 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2026: 2.70 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 16.1 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2026: 16.10 %Critical Care unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
Orientation: Residency program

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Loyola Medicine

Academic Medical Center

Shifts here run 12 hours, day or night, with self-scheduling, every third weekend, and a holiday rotation you can see year to year. If you are new, the Transition to Practice residency opens six times a year and lets you…

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Preceptors and orientation

Competitive differentials for preceptor roles

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Scheduling

Self-scheduling; every third weekend; rotating holiday schedule known year-to-year; 12-hour day/night shifts

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Employment type: Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

FT, Night Shift

Ready to Deliver Excellence? Join Our Magnet® Team! Step into a role where every shift brings new beginnings.

We’re hiring a 12-hour Night Shift Nurse for our LDRP model of care—where Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum happen in one seamless experience. You’ll train in both Labor & Delivery and Postpartum care, and specialize in two areas, giving you the skills to shine across the birthing journey. As a Magnet with Distinction designated hospital, we champion nursing excellence, shared decision-making, and professional growth.

If you’re passionate about empowering families and elevating care standards, this is your moment. Your next chapter starts here—apply today and help us deliver more than babies. Help us deliver excellence.

We offer our RNs

Benefits from Day One

Competitive
Shift Differentials including charge and preceptor roles

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

Educational Stipend

Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

Referral Rewards

Self-Scheduling

Nurse Residency program for new grads (Transition to Practice)

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities

We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

What Registered Nurse RN will need

A BSN degree from an accredited school/college of nursing is required.

BLS Provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire

Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire

Clinical experience in a PICU setting

Compensation

BSN Pay Range: $34.48 - $59.92 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What's around it?

In Berwyn, IL

Berwyn, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,215/mo
Household income: $78,408/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Berwyn, IL

NeighborhoodsBerwyn features distinct residential pockets including North Berwyn and the Gold Coast on the upper end, alongside South Berwyn and the Ogden Avenue District. The compact four-square-mile municipality presents tree-lined streets with characteristic rear alleys, dominated by traditional brick Chicago-style bungalows, two-flats, Victorians, and low-rise multi-unit buildings. Condos and rental apartments are scattered throughout, offering approachable community settings with convenient connections to commuter corridors.

Berwyn features distinct residential pockets including North Berwyn and the Gold Coast on the upper end, alongside South Berwyn and the Ogden Avenue District. The compact four-square-mile municipality presents tree-lined streets with characteristic rear alleys, dominated by traditional brick Chicago-style bungalows, two-flats, Victorians, and low-rise multi-unit buildings.

Condos and rental apartments are scattered throughout, offering approachable community settings with convenient connections to commuter corridors.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: redfin.com

Getting aroundCommuters can reach downtown Chicago and nearby regional employment centers via three Metra rail stations along the BNSF line or CTA transit connections along Cermak Road, with Pace bus routes linking adjacent suburbs. Drivers rely heavily on Interstate 290 directly to the north and historic Ogden Avenue (Route 66) across town, though rush-hour congestion on regional expressways is a regular factor. Average local commute times hover around 29 minutes.

Commuters can reach downtown Chicago and nearby regional employment centers via three Metra rail stations along the BNSF line or CTA transit connections along Cermak Road, with Pace bus routes linking adjacent suburbs. Drivers rely heavily on Interstate 290 directly to the north and historic Ogden Avenue (Route 66) across town, though rush-hour congestion on regional expressways is a regular factor.

Average local commute times hover around 29 minutes.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: apartments.com

OutdoorsProksa Park serves as the city's signature green space, featuring mature tree canopies, walking paths, ponds, playgrounds, and northern athletic fields. Freedom Park offers lighted soccer fields that host community leagues and weekend tournaments, while neighborhood spots like Mraz Park provide quiet fountains and open space for dog walking. The compact street grid also delivers high walkability scores for daily pedestrian outings.

Proksa Park serves as the city's signature green space, featuring mature tree canopies, walking paths, ponds, playgrounds, and northern athletic fields. Freedom Park offers lighted soccer fields that host community leagues and weekend tournaments, while neighborhood spots like Mraz Park provide quiet fountains and open space for dog walking.

The compact street grid also delivers high walkability scores for daily pedestrian outings.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: apartments.com

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Living in Berwyn

Sitting roughly eight to ten miles west of downtown Chicago, Berwyn offers healthcare professionals an authentic near-west suburban base characterized by deep architectural heritage, strong neighborhood walkability, and approachable living. The city is celebrated for holding the nation's largest collection of brick Chicago-style bungalows, accompanied by low-rise two-flats and quiet residential blocks with tree-lined sidewalks and traditional rear alleys. Commuters benefit from direct access to Interstate 290, CTA connections along Cermak Road, and three dedicated Metra stops along the BNSF line that provide straightforward trips across the metropolitan corridor.

Off-shift life revolves around vibrant commercial pockets, from independent cafes and patio dining in the Depot District to live music along Roosevelt Road and historic spots along Ogden Avenue, including Cigars & Stripes BBQ Lounge and the nation's oldest operating White Castle. Cultural traditions run deep through the annual Houby Day Parade, Brewfest, and the late-August Route 66 Car Show. Shift workers must weigh tradeoffs like harsh midwestern winters, older housing maintenance, and peak highway traffic, but Berwyn delivers a grounded, tight-knit community setting without disconnecting you from the broader Chicago area.

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