Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Neuro Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Wausau, WI. This position involves providing specialized critical care for neuro patients in a dedicated neuro ICU unit. The role includes managing neuro assessments, bedside procedures, and monitoring for neurological conditions such as stroke, TBI, and neurosurgical cases.
Job Details
- Position Description: Neuro ICU RN responsible for neuro assessments, bedside ICU procedures (line placement, intubation), bolt and drain placements, and neuro-specific monitoring such as EVDs and ICP.
- Certifications, Education, and Experience Requirements: WI RN License, BLS, ACLS (AHA or ARC), NIHSS, Associate Degree or Certificate, 2 years of minimum experience with neuro or ICU background preferred.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts with 12-hour day/night variables from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM, minimum 48 hours per week.
- Float: Float rotation may be required between Neuro Critical Care ICU and Medical/Surgical ICU units, as well as other inpatient units.
- Additional Information: Experience with neuro assessments, main procedures, neuro assessment tools, and familiarity with EVD and ICP monitoring are essential. The unit has 8 beds and admits stroke, TBI, head injury, and neurosurgery patients. Experience as a Neuro Interventionalist is a plus. During flu season, vaccination decliners are required to wear masks at all times in accordance with policy.
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 #1335785. 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 / 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