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: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) Madison, WI
This position involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients within the ICU setting. The role offers opportunities to work across multiple ICU specialties, supporting the organizations commitment to excellence in patient care and safety.
Job Details
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS*, TNCC*; WI RN license or compact RN license required
- Education Requirements: 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to, with a minimum of 5 years of experience preferred
- Location Requirements: Must be within 50 miles of the facility; locals not accepted
- Years of Experience: 5.0
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
- Experience with multiple ICU units such as Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery, and IMC/Progressive/General care populations
- Must pass telemetry test prior to start with strict passing criteria, including Adult and Pediatric exams, with up to three attempts allowed
- Additional clinical requirements include proficiency in managing Ports, Arterial lines, ECMO, ICU-specific procedures, and dysrhythmia interpretation
- Must be competent in multiple ICU specialties if more than two are listed
- Float: Float rotation may be required, as travelers are expected to float as needed
- Submittal Requirements: Pass/Fail telemetry exam, references, and submission of a cardiac interpretation review course if necessary
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
Posted Date: 2026-09-15
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