Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a healthcare facility located in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized care in multiple critical care units, including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, and Trauma ICU. The RN will support adult populations with diverse complex medical conditions, ensuring high-quality patient care in a dynamic and autonomous environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, beginning on 10/12/2026 and ending on 01/11/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Wisconsin Registered Nurse (RN) license or compact state RN license, 5 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in ICU specialties, BLS and ACLS certifications provided by the American Heart Association (AHA), and successful passing of strict telemetry testing criteria.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience, experience with multiple ICU units (Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, and Trauma ICU), and minimum of 5 years of ICU experience.
- Float: Float rotation may be required as needed.
- Additional Information:
- Experience working with adult populations in ICU settings such as Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, and Trauma ICU.
- Basic arrhythmia recognition and telemetry interpretation skills are essential.
- The RN must be proficient in managing invasive lines, ventilators, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and other high-acuity equipment.
- The role involves adherence to hospital protocols, infection prevention practices, and comprehensive patient monitoring and management.
- The assignment includes participation in shared governance and working within an academic learning environment.
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 #1303008. 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 / 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