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
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) to work in a fast-paced, academic medical environment in Madison, WI. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill adult patients, including those with complex medical diagnoses and hemodynamic instability, on a 29-bed unit. The position offers an opportunity to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team while delivering high-quality patient care.
Job Details
- Position Description: Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), working 12-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and some holidays required, supporting thoracic surgery and other specialized care.
- Required Qualifications: WI Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), 2+ years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in a trauma or acute care environment, experience with vent and transplant patients, telemetry proficiency, and knowledge of advanced cardiac rhythms.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an academic Level I or II trauma center, vent and transplant experience, proficiency in complex procedures such as arterial line management, chest tube care, and central line management.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum 48 hours per week, starting 11/09/2026 and ending 02/08/2027.
- Additional Information: Traveler must pass telemetry test prior to starting; passing scores include identifying lethal rhythms and no incorrect answers on specific questions. A maximum of three attempts may be made to pass the test, with required course submission if three attempts are unsuccessful.
- Submittal Details: Candidates must meet telemetered rhythm recognition criteria and submit all required certifications and proofs of experience as requested.
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 #1334203. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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