Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Intermediate Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Wausau, Wisconsin. This contract opportunity spans 13 weeks, starting in October 2026, with a focus on providing specialized care within a 36-bed Med Surg Intermediate Care unit. The RN will be responsible for managing patients with a variety of complex conditions, including sepsis, trauma, stroke, and post-operative care, utilizing their expertise in ventilator and trach management.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotation shift providing 12-hour day/night variable shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Wisconsin RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, minimum of 2+ years of experience in stepdown, intermediate care, or progressive care units, with ICU, trauma (Level II preferred), ventilator, and trach experience. At least one prior travel assignment is required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic charting preferred, specifically EPIC.
- Float: Float to all inpatient units within the organization, typically to higher acuity units, as needed.
- Additional Information: Candidates must demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The unit primarily cares for patients with heavy telemetry needs, including sepsis, trauma, GI bleed, chest tubes, TBI, spinal cord injuries, and stroke. Patient-to-nurse ratio is 4:1. The unit operates with a daily census that may involve low census hours; flexibility in shift hours may be required.
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- End Date: 01/03/2027
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 #1318038. 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