Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,245 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse Rotating Schedule. This 13-week assignment supports medical and surgical patients in an intensive care setting, including joint replacement, general surgical, and COVID-19 cases. The role requires strong clinical judgment, resilience, adaptability, confidence, and teamwork.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday rotation may be required, including two weekends out of four.
• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; WI registered nurse license; Associate degree or certificate; minimum of 2 years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience; medical-surgical experience; travel experience; competency in ICU and medical-surgical care.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The assignment is scheduled from 11/09/2026 through 02/08/2027. The patient population includes medical and surgical cases, such as joint replacements and general surgical patients, as well as COVID-19 patients. Dark blue scrubs are required. During flu season, travelers who decline flu and COVID-19 vaccination must wear a mask at all times.

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 #1324379. 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 / 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