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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Madison, Wisconsin. This position provides specialized care for critically ill newborns and their families in a high-acuity Level IV neonatal intensive care unit. The role supports infants requiring advanced medical, surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic services, including invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of total Level III or Level IV neonatal intensive care unit experience, including at least 1 full year in a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit; 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the submitted specialty; current Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact license; Basic Life Support (BLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA); experience with electronic health record documentation; experience caring for postoperative patients and managing gastrostomy tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and various modes of invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
- Schedule: Rotating day and night 12-hour shifts, generally 7:00 a.m.7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.7:30 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week; 23 weekend shifts may be required during each 6-week scheduling period.
- Additional Information: Provides care for high-acuity neonates with surgical conditions, congenital heart disease, neurologic disorders, prematurity, metabolic or genetic disorders, and other complex medical needs. Responsibilities include family-centered care from admission through discharge, developmental care, breast milk handling and feeding support, central and arterial line care, phototherapy, therapeutic hypothermia, thermoregulation, seizure management, blood product administration, and ventilator support. A pre-start cardiac rhythm interpretation assessment is required, with a passing score of at least 80% and up to two attempts.
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 #1332124. 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 / 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