- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
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: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit Neurological (ICU Neuro) Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized critical care to adult patients with neurological diagnoses on an 18-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit that is designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The RN will deliver advanced interventions, including hemodynamic monitoring and hypothermia protocols, within a collaborative environment that emphasizes nurse-driven care and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts including day and night, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: RN license, two years of recent acute care experience in inpatient neuro or ICU settings, certification in BLS and ACLS, experience with Epic electronic charting system, Basic Arrhythmia experience, and pass Telemetry test prior to start.
- Preferred Qualifications: Neurosurgery experience, trauma level II experience, and experience with ICP or ventriculostomy management.
- Float: Float rotation may be required as determined by the organization.
- Additional Information: The RN will manage adult neuro critically ill patients, including stroke, post-thrombectomy and lysis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, cerebral hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-neurosurgery care. The unit supports interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, and radiology. The RN must pass strict telemetry testing with two attempts, with specific criteria for adult and pediatric rhythms. The assignment begins on 09/14/2026, with parking available through UW Transportation at the specified address.
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 #1299007. 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