Travel IMCU Registered Nurse - $2,455 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit, Madison, WI provides specialized care in a fast-paced cardiac telemetry and intermediate care setting. The role supports adult patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, dysrhythmias, post-cardiac procedures, and other complex cardiac conditions while collaborating with multidisciplinary care teams.

Job Details

• Schedule: Evening/night 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, every other weekend, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Four 12-hour shifts may also be accepted. Assignment dates are 11/30/2026 through 03/01/2027.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse license, including Wisconsin or compact licensure
  • At least 3 years of nursing experience, including at least 2 years of acute-care inpatient experience within the last 3 years in the submitted specialty
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Previous travel nursing experience
  • Cardiac telemetry and intermediate care/stepdown experience
  • Electronic medical record experience using Epic
  • Successful completion of a telemetry examination before starting
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Community hospital experience
  • Long-term acute care hospital experience
  • Level I or Level II trauma experience
  • Previous charge experience
• Additional Information:
  • Patient population includes adults with suspected myocardial infarction, coronary angioplasty or stent procedures, arrhythmia management, post-pacemaker placement or revision, post-electrophysiology procedures, heart failure, and cardiomyopathy.
  • Responsibilities include cardiac telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, arterial-line and central-line management, post-cardiac catheterization care, post-cardiac surgery care, management of arterial access sites, and TR band weaning.
  • The role includes management of non-titrated cardiac drips, titratable vasoactive medications, insulin protocols, noninvasive airway support, blood products, chest tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, wound care, and negative-pressure wound therapy.
  • The traveler may float as needed and must complete a telemetry examination before clearance to start.
  • The telemetry examination requires a passing score of at least 80% and includes recognition of lethal rhythms and third-degree heart blocks. Two attempts are permitted; additional review and testing requirements may apply if the examination is not passed.
  • The care team is supported by intravenous therapy, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, rapid response, pharmacy, and unit support services.

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 #1333399. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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