Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,205 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care in Madison, Wisconsin. This position involves working night shifts with a focus on adult populations in a Magnet certified hospital and Level 1 Trauma Center. The RN will provide critical patient care across multiple ICU specialties, including Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, and General Critical Care, with the opportunity to grow within a reputable academic environment.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and some holidays.
• Required Qualifications: WI RN license or compact RN license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, two years of recent acute care experience in the specialty, minimum of 5 years of total experience, very strong charting skills with Epic system experience, and ICU experience with adult populations. Must pass telemetry exam prior to start, with two attempts allowed.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with multiple ICU units such as Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, Burn ICU, Trauma ICU, and IMC/Progressive/General care populations. Experience in trauma I units strongly preferred.
• Additional Information: The RN must be competent in multiple ICU specialties, including managing complex procedures and equipment such as arterial lines, ECMO, ventilators, and intracranial pressure monitoring. Floating to Neuro ICU, CV/CT ICU, Burn, Trauma, MSICU, and IMC-Progressive units will be required as needed. The role supports a collaborative interdisciplinary team, with support from IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, and others.

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 #1294119. 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

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