Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,290 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Intermediate Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) nurse position in Wausau, Wisconsin. This 13-week assignment involves day shifts in an observation unit focused on inpatient care. The role includes managing a 1:4 patient ratio on an 8-bed unit, with responsibilities such as reading and interpreting electrocardiogram strips and administering various drips. It requires adherence to clinical standards and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin registered nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Must have at least 3 years of clinical experience, including at least one travel assignment, and be comfortable interpreting electrocardiogram strips.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in observation units, step-down, or medical-surgical/telemetry units; ability to interpret strips and manage drips such as Cardiac Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, and Heparin.
• Additional Information:
  • 13-week assignment starting on 07/27/2026.
  • Shift requirements include 12-hour afternoon shifts, 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM.
  • Float to all inpatient units as needed.
  • Every other weekend and holiday work required.
  • Must pass an EKG exam during compliance.
  • Candidate must be resilient, adaptable, collaborative, and capable of working independently with a positive attitude.
  • Scrub color: Any.
  • During flu season, travelers declining vaccination 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 #1275076. 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 / 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