Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU - $2,260 per week

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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• 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, including stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, neurosurgery, and traumatic brain injury. Candidates are required to bring their RN license on the first day and must meet all credentialing requirements to work in this high-acuity environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Evening/Night, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours minimum per week, with every other weekend rotation and some holidays.
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, ACLS and BLS certifications, Epic electronic medical record experience, minimum of 2 years of acute care experience within the last 3 years in the specialty they are submitting to, and ability to pass the telemetry test prior to start.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Neuro Intensive Care Unit, ICU experience specific to neuro diagnoses such as stroke, neurosurgery, and trauma.
• Additional Information: Candidates must have final pass/fail testing for telemetry with an adult and pediatric exam, including identification of lethal rhythms and correct interpretation of dysrhythmias. The role requires skills such as arterial line management, intracranial pressure monitoring, ventilator management, and procedural sedation. Experience in ICP monitoring or ventriculostomy is preferred.
• Location: Madison, WI 53792. Parking permit required through UW Transportation, with alternative transportation options available.
• Notes: This position requires float capability as needed. Inpatient RN travelers must have at least two years of recent acute care experience within the specialty, and strict testing criteria apply before 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 #1280480. 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