Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,970 per week

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: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Neurological Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) position located in Wausau, Wisconsin. This role involves providing specialized care to neuro-critical patients, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurosurgery cases. Candidates are required to bring their Wisconsin RN license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Position Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Neurological specialty
• Location: Wausau, Wisconsin
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 48 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Required Qualifications: Wisconsin RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) from AHA or ARC, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale), Associate Degree or Certificate, minimum of 0 years experience, Wisconsin residence or license compliance, willingness to float between Neuro Critical Care ICU and Medical/Surgical ICU units, and familiarity with EVDs and ICP monitoring.
• Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of ICU experience, at least one previous travel assignment, background in Med/Surg ICU and/or Neuro ICU, experience as Neuro Interventionalist, proficiency in neuro assessments, understanding of ICU procedures like line placement and intubation.
• Additional Information:
  • Will float between Neuro Critical Care ICU and MSICU, with possible float to other critical care and inpatient units as needed
  • No on-call or callback required
  • Ability to independently manage tasks and adapt to change in a resilient manner
  • Scrub colors: any color
  • GSA hours are not guaranteed during orientation; set hours guaranteed during the assignment, barring holiday closures and flu season policies requiring masks if declined vaccinations
  • Holiday rotation is every other holiday
  • Flu and COVID vaccinations are mandatory; mask-wearing required in flu season for those declining vaccination

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 #1276516. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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