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, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) specialty position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing advanced nursing care to critically ill neonates in a level IV NICU environment. The position requires nurturing support for high-acuity infants, including those requiring surgical, medical, or diagnostic interventions, across a 12-hour day shift schedule.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: RN license in Wisconsin or a Compact license, at least 2 years of recent acute care experience, including 1 year in NICU Level IV or equivalent. Certifications required are BLS (Basic Life Support) and NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with post-op neonatal patients, ventilator management, and various invasive and non-invasive support modalities.
- Certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS (preferred)
- Additional Information: Will float to all units serving infants less than 12 months old, including a 24-bed level IV NICU. Experience with ventilators, thermoregulation, invasive lines, and neonatal-specific procedures is essential. The team collaborates with multidisciplinary services including respiratory, pharmacy, and social services.
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Location: 1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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 #1288193. 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