Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery - $2,595 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Labor and Delivery for a travel nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Labor and Delivery
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nursing position is located in Milwaukee, WI, within a Level IV Trauma Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and Level III Perinatal Center. This role involves providing comprehensive obstetric and neonatal care in a teaching hospital setting, supporting high-risk mothers and newborns. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Shift Hours: 12-hour night shifts
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN), with at least 2 years of experience in a Level III Perinatal Care setting. Certifications include BLS, NRP, Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM), and OB-specific certifications such as CST. Experience with fetal monitoring, maternal assessments and interventions, high-risk newborn and maternal care, cervical exams, OB triage, assisting with circulating cesarean sections, and postpartum recovery required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in a high-acuity obstetric environment, familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EPIC), and handling OB-related procedures.
• Float: Travelers will float first to the Postpartum Women's Care Center, which is another inpatient unit.
• Additional Information: This is a first-time traveler assignment is not applicable; the candidate must have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The facility will provide orientations including onboarding and training with preceptors. The schedule is flexible with no set shifts; availability to work 7 days a week and every other weekend is required. RTO requests should be emailed to the nurse manager. There are no on-call requirements; on-call is only for low census situations. Scrub color is provided, and parking is free in designated areas.
• Patient Ratios: 1:1-2 during active labor, 1:3 in antepartum.
• Support on the Unit: Includes charge nurses, clinical resource nurses, lab personnel, providers, and 24/7 OB anesthesia. The facility is a teaching hospital with OB surgical and clinical support staff available at all times.
• Charting System/Equipment: EPIC, Alaris, Pyxis, Fetal Monitoring, Epidural Pumps.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1271282. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Labor And Delivery Department

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus