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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse Intermediate Care Unit Madison, Wisconsin. The Registered Nurse will provide care for adult and geriatric patients in intermediate care, acute medical, progressive care, and thoracic surgery settings. Responsibilities include caring for patients with thoracic, cardiac, oncology, and postoperative needs while applying critical thinking, teamwork, and evidence-based nursing practices.
Job Details
- Schedule: Evening and night shifts are scheduled for 12 hours from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with every other weekend and some holidays required. The position requires 48 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a Wisconsin or compact state license; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA); at least two years of acute care experience within the last three years in the submitted specialty; intermediate care, progressive care, stepdown, telemetry, oncology, and cardiac experience; intensive care or intermediate care and surgical postoperative experience; ability to care for intermediate care or general care patients; experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, central lines, arterial lines, chest tubes, blood products, oxygen therapy, intravenous therapy, wound care, insulin protocols, and ventilated patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: Thoracic experience; experience with esophagectomies, lung volume reduction surgery, wedge resection surgery, cardiac surgery stepdown patients, and arterial line management; Level I trauma experience.
- Additional Information: The role supports patients with lung and esophageal diseases, lobectomies, decortications, esophagectomies, lung volume reduction surgery, wedge resection surgery, cardiac surgery stepdown needs, and hospitalist-managed care. Responsibilities may include assisting with chest tube insertion, caring for ventilated patients, supporting postoperative recovery, participating in rapid response and code teams, and integrating evidence-based nursing practices. Patient assignments are approximately three patients per nurse across day, night, and weekend shifts. A telemetry examination is required before clearance to start, with passing criteria for adult and pediatric rhythm interpretation and a maximum of two initial attempts. A required annual influenza vaccination applies, with medical or religious exemptions permitted.
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: 2026-10-21
Cross Country Job ID #1320025. 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