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: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shift Location: Madison, WI. This position involves providing specialized nursing care to acutely ill surgical and trauma patients in a fast-paced, Level I Trauma Center environment. The RN will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and must demonstrate proficiency in vent management, transplant care, and telemetry.
Job Details
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, WI RN or compact RN license.
- Education/Experience: Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to.
- Location Requirement: Travel assignment in Madison, WI.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, Monday through Friday with every other weekend and some holidays required.
- Required Qualifications: Experience in telemetry, vent and transplant care; strong proficiency in managing arterial lines, chest tubes, central lines, and ventilated patients; and the ability to pass strict pass/fail telemetry and cardiac interpretation exams with a score of 80% or higher on two attempts.
- Additional Information: Must be willing to work key holidays (including 12/24 and 12/25), and float as needed. Travel candidates must meet minimum experience criteria and successfully 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
Cross Country Job ID #1319088. 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