Highlights

Required Qualifications: RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program); minimum two years of recent acute care experience in neonatal intensive care, with at least one year in a Level IV NICU; experience with post-operative care, g-tubes, trach/vent management, invasive/noninvasive ventilation. The position involves providing comprehensive care to critically ill neonates across a Level IV NICU, including high-acuity patients requiring surgical and advanced diagnostic services.

Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/17/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Madison, WI. The position involves providing comprehensive care to critically ill neonates across a Level IV NICU, including high-acuity patients requiring surgical and advanced diagnostic services. The role requires delivering family-centered care in a state-of-the-art pediatric facility with a focus on complex medical and surgical neonatal cases.

Job Details:

Shift: Rotating, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program); minimum two years of recent acute care experience in neonatal intensive care, with at least one year in a Level IV NICU; experience with post-operative care, g-tubes, trach/vent management, invasive/noninvasive ventilation
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with neonatal diagnostic imaging, ventilation management, and advanced neonatal procedures
Float: Will float to care for patients less than 12 months of age across all units including PICU
Additional Information: Care for high-acuity neonates with diagnoses such as congenital anomalies, brain injury, seizures, and metabolic disorders. The unit is equipped with ventilators, specialty monitoring, and therapeutic hypothermia capabilities. Candidates must pass strict clinical assessments including telemetry examinations and have at least two years of recent acute care experience in neonatal ICU.

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

Please ensure all application materials demonstrate compliance with the outlined qualifications and requirements.

Cross Country Job ID #1287119. 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 / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

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