Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Intermediate Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Nurse position available in a healthcare organization located in Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for patients undergoing thoracic procedures, including lung and esophageal surgeries, in a Magnet-designated facility. The position requires critical thinking, teamwork, and the ability to manage complex patient needs.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, WI RN or compact RN license.
- Education Requirements: Not specified.
- Degree Requirements: Not specified.
- Location Requirements: Must have two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the specialty submitted to.
- Years of Experience: 2 years.
- Schedule: Day/Eve, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include caring for thoracic surgery patients such as lung and esophageal disease cases, assisting with chest tube insertions, managing cardiac telemetry, and providing comprehensive postoperative care.
- Additional clinical skills required include arterial line management, vent management, blood product administration, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
- The candidate must pass a telemetry exam with strict passing criteria prior to employment.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Submittal requirements include passing the telemetry test in two attempts, with a possible review course submission if needed.
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 #1319090. 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 / Intermediate 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