Travel Nurse RN - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - $2,144 to $2,216 per week in Milwaukee, WI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,144 to $2,216 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 12/14/2026

About the Position

Title: NICU Registered Nurse

Location:  Milwaukee Wisconsin 53233

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Day Shift (36)

Shift Information: 07-1930

Clinical Interviewing- Yes

On Call, Call Back Requirements:  No On Call

Weekend Rotation:  Every other weekend as needed

Holiday Requirements:  Rotating Holidays

Floating Requirements : As needed to postpartum or L&D

About Facility  

• Level IV Trauma Center  
• Level III NICU  
• Accreta Center of Excellence  
• Advance Comprehensive Stroke Center  
• Teaching hospital  
• Beds: 228  

General Information  

• Beds: 42  

Experience: 2 years NICU experience  
First-time traveler: Send for manager approval for first time traveler  

Patient Types:  

• Respiratory support including nasal cannula, CPAP, NAVA, conventional ventilation, oscillator ventilation, nitric oxide
• Central lines including PICC, UAC, UVC, arterial line, Broviac, chest tubes, NG/PO feedings, IV therapy including maintenance fluids, vasopressor support, sedation and paralytics, video EEG and cooling, eat/sleep/console/treat  

Patient Ratios:  

• 1:1-3  
• Follows AWHONN staffing standards  

Required Certifications:  

• BLS, NRP, STABLE

Skills required  

• Must have level III NICU experience, provide care for high-risk newborns - will not accept any travelers without this experience (no exceptions)  
• Assessment/reassessment, IV therapy, medication administration, NG/PO feedings, collaboration with ancillary departments, and parents to provide exceptional care to the infants
• Knowledgeable to care for high risk, critically ill preterm and term newborns requiring multi-system support measures  

Support on the Unit:  

• 24/7 Charge nurse: patient assignment based on staffing 
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Neonatologist in the department
• House Supervisor (supports all hospital departments) 
• Women s Health Director, NICU Nurse Manager and NICU Nurse Educator 
• Lactation Consultants, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Work, Case Management, Pharmacy, Dietician, Chaplain 

Charting System/Equipment:  

• EMR: EPIC 
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Med Dispensing: Pyxis 
• Unit equipment: Angel Eye milk tracker, Client B450 cardiac monitoring, Medela feeding pumps, Artic Sun for cooling 

Floating:  

• Women's Care Center (another inpatient unit) for newborn care only  
• Travelers float first  

Orientation:  

• First Day:  
• Meet with Nurse Manager and Nurse Educator for orientation and onboarding  
• Remainder of the day will be on the unit for training  
• Second Day:  
• Training with preceptor  
• Third Day:  
• Assigned a work buddy
• Will have own patient assignment  

Scheduling:  

• Weekend rotation
• Every other weekend, block scheduling and pattern scheduling not guaranteed  
• No set schedules - plugged into the schedule where traveler is needed  
• Can we approve time off: NM to approve  
• Will they be on call: No call  
• Holiday Expectations: every other, based on start date  

Other notes or things you want us to check/verify:  

• Scrub Color: Any color, no denim/camo, professional  
• Parking: Free parking in designated areas for employees

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.