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
