Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The ICU Neuro (Intensive Care Unit Neurological) registered nurse position is located in an 18-bed neurocritical care unit that specializes in providing advanced care for critically ill adult patients with neuro diagnoses such as stroke, aneurysms, post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury. This role involves working on rotating shifts of 8 or 12 hours, with responsibilities that include hemodynamic monitoring, ICP management, and collaborative patient care within a comprehensive stroke center.
Job Details
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, WI or compact RN license
- Education Requirements: RN license; 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in ICU Neuro or relevant specialty field
- Location Requirements: Inpatient RN travelers must have two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to
- Years of Experience: 2
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours, minimum 36 hours per week
- Responsibilities include managing neuro patients with diagnoses such as stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, post neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury, utilizing specialized interventions like ICP monitoring, ventriculostomy, and cerebral hemodynamic management. Must have experience with ICP or ventriculostomy and pass telemetry testing prior to clearance.
- Willingness to float as needed.
- Must pass strict pass/fail telemetry testing, with two attempts allowed, prior to starting.
- Additional qualifications include experience in charting with Epic, managing post neurosurgery and neuro ICU patients, and supporting interdisciplinary teams in a high-acuity environment.
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 #1323216. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Neurological
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