Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $2,595 per week
Job Summary
The labor and delivery (L&D) nursing position is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at a Level IV Trauma Center with specialized units including Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Level III Perinatal Center. This hospital is a teaching facility with a strong focus on high-risk maternal and neonatal care. Candidates must bring their nursing license on the first day and are expected to provide comprehensive care for high-risk mothers and newborns, including procedures such as cervical exams, OB triage, assisting with cesarean sections, and postpartum care. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment supporting a team of OB specialists and providers.
Job Details
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Facility Type: Teaching hospital with OBGYN residents, family practice physicians, and midwives
Shift: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Start Date: 07/06/2026
Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) with BLS and NRP certification required; OB Tech with BLS, CST preferred
Education & Experience: Must have at least 2 years of experience in labor and delivery with high-risk maternal and neonatal care, including fetal monitoring, maternal assessments, and postpartum care.
Schedule: No set schedule; shifts are assigned based on staffing needs, with availability required 7 days per week, including every other weekend and holidays (based on start date).
Floating: Travelers will float to the Postpartum Women's Care Center and other inpatient units, with initial floating responsibilities for first assignments.
Orientation: Day 1 involves onboarding with the nurse manager and unit training; Day 2 provides preceptor training; Day 3 introduces a work buddy, with the possibility of having own patient assignment.
Support: The unit is supported by a charge nurse, clinical resource nurse, phlebotomy team, RT, house supervisor, certified nurse midwives, OBGYN providers, and OB anesthesia onsite 24/7.
Charting System/Equipment: EPIC electronic health record, fetal monitoring equipment, epidural pumps, Pyxis medication system, and Alaris infusion pumps.
Additional Information
Must be knowledgeable in fetal monitoring, maternal interventions, postpartum care, assisting with procedures, and supporting high-risk deliveries.
The facility provides PPE, fit-testing, and CAPR/PAPR equipment.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
About Cross Country Nurses
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.
Pay package
The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.