Travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse - $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, 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:
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 #1271281. 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