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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking a qualified Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a position located in Wisconsin. This role involves providing critical care across multiple ICU specialties, including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, and Trauma Surgery, within a Level 1 Trauma Center and Magnet-certified hospital. The RN will work evening/night shifts, with a schedule of 8 to 12 hours per shift, primarily during nights, with every other weekend and some holidays.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association) required; NIHSS, TNCC preferred
- Education & Experience: Wisconsin RN license or compact RN license, at least 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience within the last 3 years, minimum of 36 hours per week, experience with multiple ICU units (Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, Trauma Surgery, etc.), and experience with electronic charting system Epic
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Responsibilities include managing complex ICU patients, operating various intensive care equipment, and providing advanced patient care in a critical environment
- Requirements: Successful passing of telemetry testing with strict criteria prior to start, including adult and pediatric exams with attempts allowed as specified
- Additional Information: Float rotation may be required; candidate must have basic arrhythmia experience and be prepared to pass required testing
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