Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,205 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Madison, WI
$2,205/wk
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- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position is located in a major medical center in Madison, Wisconsin. The role involves providing comprehensive care across multiple ICU specialties, including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic, Burn ICU, and Trauma Surgery, among others. The RN will work rotating shifts, primarily nights, in a fast-paced, critical care environment supporting adult and geriatric patient populations. The position requires flexibility to float to various ICU units as needed.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 09/14/2026 and ending on 12/14/2026.
- Required Qualifications: WI registered nurse license or compact license, BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA, experience with multiple ICU units, Basic Arrhythmia experience, must pass telemetry exam prior to start, minimum two years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in critical care.
- Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of experience, charge nurse experience, experience with charting system Epic, trauma level I experience, neonatal and pediatrics experience, Intermediate and progressive care experience, certification in NIHSS, TNCC, familiarity with advanced ICU procedures and equipment.
- Additional Information: The RN will care for adult and geriatric ICU patients, supporting interdisciplinary teams including phlebotomy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and social services. The role includes managing complex patients with multisystem organ failure, traumatic brain injuries, post cardiac and neurosurgical patients, with a focus on telemetry, arrhythmia management, and ventilator support. The position involves passing strict telemetry interpretation exams with two attempts allowed prior to starting.
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 #1302449. 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
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