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
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves providing critical care to critically ill neonates within a highly specialized and family-centered environment. The RN will be responsible for delivering advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services to neonates requiring surgical, medical, and neurological interventions.
Job Details:
- Position: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) RN
- Location: Madison, Wisconsin
- Shift Schedule: Rotating shifts, including day and night, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Required Qualifications: Valid registered nurse (RN) license in Wisconsin or a compact license; at least 2 years of experience in neonatal intensive care, including Level IV NICU; current BLS and NRP certifications; experience with post-operative patients, g-tubes, trach/vent management, and various ventilation modes.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with invasive/noninvasive ventilation, NICU III/IV experience, familiarity with electronic charting systems (Epic preferred)
- Additional Information: This role requires floating to all units within the pediatric medical and surgical center, including PICU. The NICU cares for high-acuity, critically ill neonates, including preterm infants and those requiring complex surgical interventions. The unit is equipped with advanced ventilators, cooling systems, and monitoring equipment, and emphasizes family-centered, quality care.
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 #1290820. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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