Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 26 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Neurological registered nurse (RN) is needed at a healthcare organization located in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult patients with neurodiagnoses such as stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and post-surgical neurosurgical patients. The position offers a full-time night shift opportunity on an 18-bed comprehensive stroke center certified ICU.
Job Details:
- Location: 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: WI or compact RN license, at least 2 years of inpatient acute care RN experience within the last 3 years in critical care settings, Basic Arrhythmia experience, ability to pass telemetry test prior to start
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS
- Skills: Accessing and managing ports, arterial line management, chest tube procedures, ventilator management, ICP monitoring, external ventricular drain (EVD) care, neuro-specific interventions, telemetric rhythm interpretation, and emergency medication administration
- Additional Qualifications: Experience with neurocritical care procedures such as intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, lumbar drains, and hypothermia protocols; pass/fail telemetry testing with strict criteria involves two attempts; must meet specified scoring standards in adult and pediatric cardiac interpretation exams
- Special Procedures/Unit Details: Provide intensive neurological care for critically ill adult patients with neurodiagnoses including stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, post-thrombectomy, neurosurgery, and trauma. Ability to float as needed.
- Travel Requirements: Yes, travel experience required. Candidates must have basic arrhythmia experience and pass telemetry testing before start.
- Additional Information: The unit supports interdisciplinary teams including respiratory services, radiology, social services, pharmacists, and rapid response teams. The organization is ranked Wisconsins #1 hospital and is a Magnet-designated facility.
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
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 #1299006. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Neurological
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