Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Minocqua, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Critical Care Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Float Nurse position available in Minocqua, Wisconsin. The role involves providing specialized critical care services across multiple units such as Medical-Surgical, Intermediate Care, and Intensive Care. The position requires flexibility to float within the hospital's designated units and deliver high-quality patient care to a diverse adult and pediatric population.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association), and PALS (American Heart Association) certifications. A minimum of 2 years of ICU experience is required, with a preference for candidates with pediatric ICU experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with pediatric critical care and float nurse experience across multiple intensive care units.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to ED, PACU, and Urgent Care units as needed.
- Additional Information:
- Must be able to read rhythm strips and respond appropriately.
- RNs are required to titrate drips, including Heparin, insulin, amiodarone, cardizem, PCA fentanyl, Propofol, and Norepinephrine.
- Tele monitors are managed by tele techs in Weston, but reading rhythm strips is necessary for reporting purposes.
- Charge nurses may take assignments; house supervisors do not.
- Nurse aides are available on the unit with ratios of approximately 1:8-10, supporting nursing staff.
- Equipment includes CPAP, BIPAP, Vapotherm, Servo U ventilators, and Hamilton ventilators, with RTs available 24/7.
- Shifts are scheduled in block format, with weekend and holiday rotations. Call standby is required during low census periods.
- Floating to Emergency Department, Urgent Care, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit is expected as needed.
- Proper scrubs are navy for RNs and teal blue for CNAs.
- Orientation includes a computerized training day and 1-2 days of on-shift orientation.
- Clinicians previously employed by this organization must have an end date on prior employment at least 6 months before submission.
- Valid state licensure is required for submission.
- Date entered on: 11/06/2025.
- Facility utilizes Cerner charting system.
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 #1293052. 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 / Intensive Care Unit Float
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